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Recognising First-Rate International Firms in the Middle East Region

The greatest celebration of international businesses' success in the Middle East region. Find out more and get involved! Click the button below to send an inquiry.

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Middle East International Business Awards, building upon the success of previous editions in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and China. On its 4th year, the awards is back to spotlight and applaud the accomplishments of top international firms operating in the Middle East.

In an exciting development for this year's Middle East International Business Awards, there will be a notable change in format. The awards will now be presented on a country-level basis, highlighting the exceptional contributions of international firms within each individual country in the Middle East. This strategic shift aims to celebrate and acknowledge the unique impact that these companies have made on the economies and communities of the region.

It is crucial to note that the eligibility criteria remain unchanged; the awards welcome participation from companies across all industries, provided that their global headquarters are situated outside of the Middle East.

Our previous awardees were lauded for their hard work and dedication that brought tangible contributions to their businesses. Some of them came from the biggest companies and organisations, including Bayer Middle East FZ-LLCCumminsNew Balance Middle East Sportswear Trading LLC, The Hershey CompanyToray Membrane Middle East LLC, and Unilever Gulf.

Don't miss out on the chance to have your organisation's hard work and dedication acknowledged on a grand scale. Submit your entry now and be part of the Middle East International Business Awards, where excellence is celebrated and achievements are spotlighted. Your success story deserves to be heard!

Submission Opens:
Feb 26, 2024
Submission Closes:
Jun 13, 2024
Awards Dinner:
Sep 25, 2024

Watch our trailer for Middle East International Business Awards

Testimonials

Winning this award is great honor, and a significant marvel to our company’s history in celebrating the spirit of synerg...

Hailiang Zhang CEO for Mainland China, Tricor China

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Marietta Li Head of Planning and Business Management, Hong Kong and Taiwan, United Overseas Bank (UOB)

It’s great honor for us, for myself, and for the team here. We thank you for giving us a very good opportunity to i...

Cicci Xi Director of Global IR Asia Product & Technology, Johnson Controls

Watch videos from past winners

2023 Winner: New Balance Middle East Sportswear Trading LLC

2023 Winner: Toray Membrane Middle East LLC

2023 Winner: Unilever Gulf

2022 winner: Axis Bank Ltd., DIFC

2022 winner: CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: M+ Solar by PETRONAS

2021 Winner: Pizza Hut Restaurants

2021 Winner: The Kraft Heinz Company

Photo Gallery

Why you should enter?

SHARE YOUR STORY

Talk about your achievements in an interview that you can share with clients, peers, and colleagues to let them know that you are an award-winning company.

AMPLIFY

Reach potential clients as you let your innovations be known and honoured by the region's most prestigious awards for foreign companies!

EXPOSURE

The Asian Business Review magazine is printed annually and goes out to the senior management in South East Asia, North Asia, and the Middle East region. It will be distributed in newsstands, 5-star hotels and office buildings around Dubai.

GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA

CATEGORIES

There will be one winning company in each country per industry category.

 

  • Accounting

  • Advertising

  • Aerospace

  • Aerospace & Defense

  • Agriculture

  • Airline

  • Analytics

  • Apparel

  • Architecture

  • Automotive Services

  • Automotive Systems

  • Automotive & Transport Equipment

  • Banking

  • Beauty & Cosmetics

  • Broadcasting

  • Brokerage

  • Building Materials

  • Building Services & Facilities

  • Business Insurance

  • Business Services

  • Cargo Handling

  • Chemicals

  • Commercial Building Construction

  • Commercial Real Estate Trust

  • Compliance Consulting

  • Computer Hardware

  • Computer Services

  • Computer Software

  • Conglomerates

  • Consulting

  • Consumer Products - Durables

  • Consumer Products - Non-Durables

  • Corporate Advisory

  • Cosmetics

  • Data Center

  • Department Stores

  • Dining & Entertainment

  • Direct Selling

  • Diversified Services

  • Education

  • Electronic Manufacturing

  • Electronics

  • Employment Services

  • Energy

  • Engineering

  • Entertainment Experience

  • Executive Search

  • Financial Services

  • Financial Technology

  • Food & Beverage

  • Food Manufacturing Solutions

  • Food Safety

  • Furniture and Fixture

  • Government

  • Health Insurance

  • Health Products & Services

  • Heavy Civil Construction

  • Hospitality & Leisure

  • Human Resource Technology

  • Human Resources Consulting

  • Industrial Construction

  • Interior Design

  • Insurance Broker

  • Internet/New Media

  • Investment Banking

  • IT Services

  • Life Insurance

  • Legal

  • Logistics

  • Logistics Equipment

  • Luxury Retail

  • Machining and Tooling

  • Manufacturing

  • Marine and Offshore Engineering

  • Marine Services

  • Materials & Construction

  • Media & Entertainment

  • Metals & Mining

  • Motion Picture & Video

  • Music

  • Non-Profit Organisations

  • Oil & Gas

  • Personal Insurance

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Real Estate

  • Residential Building Construction

  • Residential Product Manufacturing

  • Retail

  • Semiconductor

  • Shipping

  • Technology

  • Telecommunications

  • Television

  • Transportation

  • Utilities

  • Venture Capital

  • Wholesale

GUIDELINES

  • Nominations for the Middle East International Business Awards will be meticulously reviewed by a panel of experts from the region's foremost accounting and audit firms, adhering to stringent judging criteria.

  • Companies are invited to submit a maximum of three (3) entries only, ensuring a focused and competitive process.
  • 1 project/ initiative must be submitted to 1 category only.

  • The nomination is free of charge. Should you win, by opting for one of the winners package option below, you can secure your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gain access to a wide range of valuable benefits. Email danica@charltonmediamail.com for more information on pricing and inclusion.

  • The deadline for submitting entries is set for 13 June 2024.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible companies must have their global headquarters situated outside of the Middle East.

Country-Level Focus:

  • Highlight specific achievements and initiatives that demonstrate your company's impact within the chosen country.
  • Clearly articulate the local relevance and significance of your contributions.

Nominated Initiatives:

Eligible companies may nominate any initiative that highlight their excellent work in the region, such as:
    ✔ outstanding project, product or service launched for or with client/s.
    ✔ innovative internal practices or strategies.

Project Timeline:

The project, solution, product, service or initiative must either be:

  • launched, in part or full, over the last 24 calendar months.
  • launched prior to 24 calendar months and had recent innovations or upgrades.

Entry Format:

  • Create a detailed entry (500-word write-up) showcasing your company's accomplishments, innovative initiatives, and significant contributions.
  • Align your entry with the evaluation criteria: Uniqueness & Innovation, Effectiveness & Impact, and Dynamism.

Note: 

Companies in the following industries are not eligible to join the Awards Programme: cryptocurrency, tobacco, multilevel marketing, and products with claim of health benefits

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

The panel of judges will evaluate the entries based on the following criteria:

  • Uniqueness & Innovation - Did the project introduce new or cutting-edge innovation?

  • Effectiveness & Impact - Did the project achieve its objectives and targets based on specific measures used to assess its success? Was there impact on your company, clients, and industry?

  • Dynamism - Is the strategy, project, service or product flexible to changes and progressive opportunities?

HOW TO ENTER?

1. Go to the online nomination form.

  • Read the award entry guidelines and eligibility for your reference.
  • Fill out the company information and entrant details fields.
  • Choose the industry category you'd like to enter under.
  • Provide entry information:
    • Entry title
    • 500-word summary of the entry
    • Key achievements
    • Client testimonial/s (if any).
  • Upload your supporting documents and project photos to further strengthen your entry.
  • Choose the winners package that you will take up, should you win an award.

2. You will then receive an email confirmation from the Middle East International Business Awards organisers after your nomination has been received.

3. If you were unable to upload your supporting photos or documents in the online nomination form, send them to danica@charltonmediamail.com on or before the submission deadline.

  • Three (3) entry photos are required.
  • Supporting documents are optional, but will highly increase your chances of winning the award.
  • Supporting documents must be in PDF, PowerPoint and/or JPG format. For supporting videos, Youtube.com or Vimeo.com links must be provided.

NOMINATION AND WINNER'S PACKAGE PRICING

Nomination is free. If your company emerges as a winner, you have the chance to fully leverage the benefits of winning by selecting from a variety of winner's package options we have. This enables you to secure seats at the awards dinner alongside other winners and gain exclusive access to promotional benefits.

To know more about the winners package entitlements and pricing, please email danica@charltonmediamail.com.

KEY DATES

Deadline for submission: 13 June 2024
Awards dinner: September 2024

Past Winners

2023 WINNERS

 

2022 WINNERS

 

2021 WINNERS

2023 WINNERS

 

2022 WINNERS

 

2021 WINNERS

 

2020 WINNERS

  • Aviva Ltd - Life Insurance
  • B&H Worldwide - Logistics
  • Bayer South East Asia Pte Ltd - Pharmaceuticals
  • Bioquell, an Ecolab solution - Infection Control
  • Bühler - Food Manufacturing Solutions
  • Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. – Singapore Branch - Health Products & Services
  • Czarnikow - Food & Beverage
  • Lenovo Asia Pacific - IT Services - Chatbot
  • Matica Technologies Pte Ltd - Printing Technology
  • NTT Ltd. - IT Services - Omnichannel Customer Experience
  • NTT Ltd. - Technology
  • SeaSolutions ApS - Shipping
  • Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore (TMLS) - Financial Services
  • UUcare Group Singapore Pte Ltd - Consumer Products - Non-Durables
  • Videojet Technologies (S) Pte Ltd - Manufacturing
  • WOG TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD. - Engineering

 

2019 WINNERS

 

2018 WINNERS

 

2017 WINNERS

 

2016 WINNERS

  • AIA Singapore - Life Insurance
  • Longview Solutions - Analytics
  • Conergy Asia & ME - Energy
  • Continental Automotive Singapore - Automotive & Transport System
  • Drake International (Singapore) Limited - Human Resource Technology
  • Globaleye - Financial Services
  • AkzoNobel Marine Coatings - Marine Services
  • NTT Communications - IT Services
  • NXP Semiconductors - Electronics
  • PMsquare - Consulting
  • Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd - Materials & Construction
  • Romer Labs Singapore Pte Ltd - Food Safety

 

2015 WINNERS

  • Abbott Laboratories Singapore, GROW® - Food and Beverage
  • BuyAssociation (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Property Services
  • Cegos Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. - Education
  • Dentsu Singapore - Advertising
  • Globaleye Pte Ltd - Financial Services
  • ibis Singapore on Bencoolen - Hospitality and Leisure
  • Ideal Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Technology
  • Imagination - Diversified Services
  • Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia - Human Resources Consulting
  • M-Plan Sdn Bhd - Health Products and Services
  • NTT Communications - IT Services
  • PM Group - Engineering
  • PMsquare Pte Ltd - Consulting
  • Swiss Post Solutions Ltd Singapore Branch - Business Services
  • Zurich Life Insurance - Personal Insurance

 

2014 WINNERS

  • Adecco - Business Services
  • ASBS Pte Ltd - Legal
  • Barilla - Food and Beverage
  • Bayer CropScience Asia Pacific - Agriculture
  • BuyAssociation Singapore - Advertising
  • Deloitte Singapore - Accounting
  • Electrolux Major Appliances - South East Asia - Consumer Products - Durables (Major Appliance)
  • Enware Asia Safety Systems Pte Ltd - Materials & Construction
  • ERI Banking Software - Computer Software
  • Ethnicraft Online - Retail
  • Feinmetall Singapore Pte Ltd. - Electronic Manufacturing
  • Global Marine Systems Ltd. - Engineering
  • Group8asia Singapore Pte Ltd. - Residential Building Construction
  • Hansgrohe Pte Ltd - Residential Product Manufacturing
  • Hocoma Pte Ltd - Health Products & Services
  • Hoffman - Corporate Advisory
  • Imagination Asia Ltd. - Diversified Services
  • Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Electronics
  • JANUS et Cie - Furniture and fixture
  • Jura SEA - Consumer Products-Durables (Small Appliance)
  • KABA SECURITY PTE LTD - Technology
  • Kimberly-Clark - Consumer Products - Non-Durables
  • Mercuri Urval - Human Resources Consulting
  • Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa - Hospitality & Leisure
  • NTT Singapore Pte Ltd - Data Center
  • Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific - Food Manufacturing Solutions
  • PM Group - Architecture
  • PMsquare - Consulting
  • Pro-DataLGI Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Computer Services
  • Randstad Pte Limited - Executive Search
  • Romer Labs Singapore Pte Ltd - Food Safety
  • simpleshow asia Pte Ltd - Motion Picture & Video
  • SOLID Asia Energy Services Pte Ltd - Energy
  • SONRU - Human Resource Technology
  • tesa tape Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Manufacturing
  • Tigerspike - Internet/New Media
  • UOMO GROUP SINGAPORE - Luxury Retail
  • Voltas Limited - Building Services & Facilities
  • Zurich Life Insurance (Singapore) - Personal Insurance

2023 WINNERS

  • Adient Automotive Holding (M) Sdn Bhd - Automotive Services
  • Air Liquide APAC Global Services - Chemicals
  • Exyte Malaysia Sdn Bhd - Industrial Construction
  • McDermott - Marine and Offshore Engineering
  • OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad - Banking
  • Perfios Software Solutions Private Limited - Credit Solutions Technology
  • Webhelp Malaysia Sdn.Bhd. - Business Services

 

2022 WINNERS

 

2021 WINNERS

 

2020 WINNERS

 

2019 WINNERS

CONTACT US

For more details, contact:

Danica Avila

+(65) 3158 1386

awards@charltonmediamail.com

Event Photos

2023
2022
2021

Testimonials

Check out what our winners said about receiving the award.

2023 Winner: New Balance Middle East Sportswear Trading LLC

2023 Winner: Toray Membrane Middle East LLC

2023 Winner: Unilever Gulf

2022 winner: Axis Bank Ltd., DIFC

2022 winner: CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: M+ Solar by PETRONAS

2021 Winner: Pizza Hut Restaurants

2021 Winner: The Kraft Heinz Company

2022 Winner: Adisseo-PigChamp Pro Europa

2022 Winner: AIA Singapore

2022 Winner: Arkema Pte Ltd (Bostik)

2022 Winner: CITIC Telecom CPC

2022 Winner: Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: DataStax

2022 Winner: Dell Technologies

2022 Winner: Dynamicweb Solutions Asia Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: Globalization Partners

2022 Winner: Motul Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

2022 Winner: Prosegur Singapore Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: T-Systems Singapore Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: Terumo Asia Holdings - Health Products & Services

2022 Winner: Terumo Asia Holdings - Infection Control

2022 Winner: Torvald Klaveness

2022 Winner: Tricor Singapore Pte Ltd.

2022 Winner: ZOLL Medical Corporation - Healthcare Technology

2021 Winner: Amity Global Institute

2021 Winner: Cargill Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: DHL Supply Chain Singapore - Logistics Customer Service Center

2020 Winner: Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. – Singapore Branch

2020 Winner: Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore

2020 Winner: SeaSolutions ApS

2020 Winner: Bühler

2020 Winner: Czarnikow

2020 Winner: NTT Ltd.

2020 Winner: Videojet Technologies (S) Pte Ltd

2019 Winner: Ardentec Singapore Pte Ltd

2019 Winner: gumi Asia Pte Ltd

2019 Winner: Edrington Singapore

2022 Winner: BATA MALAYSIA SDN BHD

2022 Winner: Knight Frank Malaysia Sdn Bhd

2022 Winner: Sun Life Malaysia

2022 Winner: Total IT Global Sdn Bhd

2022 Winner: Tricor Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

2022 Winner: Western Digital Batu Kawan

2021 Winner: Adient Automotive Seating (M) Sdn Bhd

2021 Winner: Allianz Malaysia Berhad

2021 Winner: COLLINS AEROSPACE

2020 Winner: Capgemini

2020 Winner: Everise

2020 Winner: Lanotec Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

2020 Winner: McDermott Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd

2020 Winner: Norwex Malaysia Sdn Bhd

2020 Winner: Sam Media

2019 Winner: Assa Abloy

2019 Winner: OpenWay

2019 Winner: RSA

2019 Winner: Roche

2021 Winner: Animoca Brands

2021 Winner: Baxter Healthcare Ltd.

2021 Winner: Convatec Hong Kong Limite

2020 Winner: Omnicom Media Group

2020 Winner: BRALOBA GROUP

2020 Winner: AstraZeneca Hong Kong Limited

2020 Winner: Baxter Healthcare Ltd

2019 Winner: ASSA ABLOY Asia Pacific Limited

2019 Winner: Merrill Corporation

2019 Winner: Siemens Limited

Awards Highlights

Celebrate your regional success at the Middle East International and National Business Awards, Technology Excellence Awards

Feb 29, 2024
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

Winning companies will be celebrated at the Awards Dinner in September 2024.


The Middle East, a region of vibrant economies and a spirit of innovation, is once again calling for its most outstanding companies to step forward.

...

Unilever Gulf and Volvo lead the charge for sustainable transportation in the Middle East

Nov 02, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

Their commitment to sustainability takes a significant leap forward with Volvo's electric heavy-duty trucks, winning in the Middle East International Business Awards.



Unilever Gulf has been actively engaged in a range of...

Cummins celebrate dual triumphs in innovation and sustainability

Nov 01, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The company showcases its commitment to pioneering cutting-edge solutions and environmental responsibility with two groundbreaking projects.



Cummins in the Middle East, one of the global leaders in engineering and oil & gas...

BAE Systems honoured with prestigious Middle East International Business Award for its community investment initiatives

Oct 18, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

Their innovation and groundbreaking collaboration with the Hail Disabled Charity Association transform the lives of wheelchair users in northern Saudi Arabia.


BAE Systems stands proudly in the spotlight at the 2023 Middle East...

The Hershey Company sweeps Food & Beverage category at the Middle East International Business Awards 2023 with innovative Wafer Lineup

Oct 18, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The company rapidly transformed the confectionery landscape, capturing hearts and market share in Saudi Arabia.


The Hershey Company has achieved a significant milestone at the Middle East International Business Awards 2023...

Bayer Middle East's "Albak Amanah" initiative honoured for tackling Egypt's cardiovascular health crisis

Oct 12, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The initiative, launched in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Health & Population, aims to save lives by raising awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and providing essential healthcare services to those most...

Asian Business Review lauds exceptional companies at the 2023 Middle East Awards

Oct 12, 2023

Companies across various industries were recognised at the awards ceremony held at Grand Hyatt Dubai Convention Centre.


As the world adapts to overcome various challenges, businesses need to constantly deliver remarkable...

Toray Membrane Middle East LLC leads the way in sustainable manufacturing

Oct 12, 2023
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

Their dedication to reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints in Seawater Desalination projects earns them recognition at the Middle East International Business Awards 2023.



Toray Membrane Middle East LLC has always...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I nominate?

You can send an entry via the online nomination form, where you have to fill in details about your company and the project, product or service that you wish to submit for the awards programme. You will also be required to submit a 500-word write up summarising your entry, and highlighting why it should win an award.

How many winners per category?

There will only be one winner per industry category.

Can I send two or more entries for our company?

You may send a maximum of three (3) entries only. One online nomination form is equivalent to one entry, so if you are submitting multiple entries, please enter each separately.

What can I nominate?

You may submit any noteworthy company initiative, project, product or service that enhanced your business in the region.

Note that your entry should have been launched, in part or full, over the last 24 calendar months; if it was launched prior to 2 years, there should have been recent innovations and upgrades for improvement to be eligible for the awards.

What is the Asian Business Review?

The Asian Business Review is a regional magazine serving Asia's dynamic business community. Essential coverage includes the economy, investment, manufacturing, technology, travel and trade. It offers fresh perspectives and ideas to guide its readers through the challenges and complexities of their businesses, providing opinion and analysis on all areas of business to improve performance.

Each year, we host a number of awards to recognise the best businesses in Asia.

Will there be an awards dinner this year?

Yes, the awards dinner will be held in Dubai in September 2024.