CEO Middle East Awards 2022

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Wednesday 13th December

The CEO Middle East Awards will be presented at a gala dinner in Dubai on Wednesday 13th December 2023.

Starting at 7.30 pm, the event will see the leading achievements of business leaders across the Middle East recognised at an elite gathering of C suite executives.

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What is the event?

The CEO Middle East Awards recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement, and they provide a platform for leaders to showcase their successes, inspire others, and continue to drive progress in their respective industries.

The awards represent the benchmark of success for senior executives in the Middle East and are eagerly anticipated by winners, sponsors, nominees and guests each year with a select audience of 200 executives making up the high level guest list on the night.

How can I enter ?

The awards cover a varied range of industries and welcome nominations from inspiring leaders that have lead their teams to success in the past 12 months.

Nominations can be submitted by completing the online nomination form via the 'Start Nominations' tab on this page.

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We've put together a handy downloadable guide to help you prepare your nominations for the CEO Middle East Awards. Whether you’re entering the awards for the first time, or a seasoned veteran by now, we’ve got your back with some useful info!

Key Dates

5th July 2023

Categories revealed and nominations open.

20th October 2023

Nominations closed. There will be no deadline extension.

25th October 2023

Shortlist announced on ceo-middleeast.com.

1st December 2023

Gala ceremony RSVP closes. Attendance is by invitation only.

13th December 2023

Official gala ceremony takes place in Dubai, UAE.

7th December 2023

Winners published on ceo-middleeast.com.

Practical Event Information

Wednesday 13th December 2023

Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Dubai, UAE

Celebrating excellence and leaders of the Middle East region

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CEO of the Year - Fintech

The winner of this award needs to demonstrate excellence in the fintech industry over the past 12 months. The award recognises dedication and innovative thinking across key industry sectors.

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CEO of the Year - Financial Services

This award recognises outstanding contributions to the field of financial services in the last year, the winner has to have exhibited strong and innovative leadership among the industry’s top CEOs.

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CEO of the Year - Healthcare

The winner is awarded based on demonstration of superior leadership skills in the healthcare industry and recognises continuous service and achievement as well as innovation, panning over the last 12 months.

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CEO of the Year - Innovation

This category awards an innovative CEO who achieved excellence in the last 12 months by demonstrating exceptional leadership and project management skills and made significant contributions to pave the path of industry growth.

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CEO of the Year - Logistics

The Logistics CEO of the Year award honours outstanding accomplishments and contributions to success of the industry, recognising initiatives and innovations across different segments, from 3PL to express logistics, technology, last-mile operations, equipment supply and more.

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CEO of the Year - Property

The winner of CEO of the Year in the real estate sector awards skill, creativity and success within the real estate industry, over the last year. The award aims to recognise an excelling industry leader with impactful contributions and growth in all the facets of real estate.

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CEO of the Year - Hospitality

The winner of CEO of the Year in the hospitality sector awards skill, creativity and success within the dynamic industry, over the last year. The award aims to recognise an excelling industry leader with impactful contributions and growth in all the facets of hospitality.

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CEO of the Year - Ecommerce

The winner of this category of must have displayed outstanding achievements and highlighted innovations within the ecommerce industry, the award aims to honour remarkable contributions in areas of innovation, performance, product & service, customer excellence and more.

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CEO of the Year - Security

This award is given to the CEO of a security company, who has made an outstanding contribution over the past 12 months or more, either through the advancement of their company and/or the security industry.

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CEO of the Year - SME

The winner of this award must be a CEO of a small or medium-sized enterprise who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and achieved significant success in their industry in the past 12 months. The award recognises innovative thinking, business acumen, and the ability to drive growth in a competitive market.

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CEO of the Year - Lifestyle

This award recognises the CEO of a company operating in the lifestyle industry, such as fashion, beauty, or wellness, who has made outstanding contributions to the industry in the past year. The winner must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, innovative thinking, and a commitment to creating a positive impact on people's lives.

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CEO of the Year - Retail

The CEO of the Year in the Retail sector award aims to recognise outstanding leaders who have demonstrated exceptional achievements, innovative strategies, and transformative leadership within the retail industry in the Middle East region. The award seeks to celebrate CEOs who have made a significant impact on their companies, employees, customers, and the overall retail sector.

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CEO of the Year - FMCG

The CEO of the Year in the FMCG sector award is given to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in the fast-moving consumer goods industry in the last 12 months. The winner must have achieved significant growth, developed impactful strategies, and shown a commitment to meeting consumer needs in a dynamic and competitive market.

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CEO of the Year - Consumer

This award recognises the CEO of a company operating in the consumer goods industry who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achieved remarkable success in the past year. The winner must have exhibited innovative thinking, developed impactful strategies, and shown a commitment to meeting the needs of consumers in a dynamic and competitive market.

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CEO of the Year - Energy

The Caward for CEO of the Year - Energy is bestowed upon an outstanding leader who has demonstrated exceptional strategic vision, transformative innovation, and unwavering commitment to sustainable advancements within the energy sector.

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CEO of the Year - Education & Training

This award recognises the CEO of a company operating in the education and training industry who has made outstanding contributions to the industry in the past year. The winner must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, innovative thinking, and a commitment to providing high-quality education and training to individuals and organisations.

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CEO of the Year - Media

This award recognises an entrepreneur who has demonstrated exceptional business acumen and achieved significant success in the past year. The winner must have exhibited innovative thinking, developed impactful strategies, and shown a commitment to creating a positive impact on their industry and society.

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CEO of the Year - Telecom

This award recognises a telecom CEO who has demonstrated exceptional leadership through innovation, financial growth, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction in the telecommunications industry.

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CEO of the Year - Aviation

This award honours an aviation CEO who has excelled in safety, financial performance, and operational excellence, while also promoting environmental responsibility and influencing the aviation industry positively.

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Young Achiever of the Year

This award recognises a young individual, under the age of 35, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and achieved significant success in their industry in the past year. The winner must have exhibited innovative thinking, developed impactful strategies, and shown a commitment to creating a positive impact on their industry and society.

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Fastest Growing Company of the Year

This award recognises the company that has achieved exceptional growth in the past year, in terms of revenue, market share, and/or customer base. The winner must have developed impactful strategies, exhibited innovative thinking, and shown a commitment to meeting the needs of consumers in a dynamic and competitive market.

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Entrepreneur of the Year

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Celebrating excellence and leaders of the Middle East region

WEDNESDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2023 - JUMEIRAH MINA A'SALAM, DUBAI, UAE