Middle East

RSM UAE’s Haifa Balfaqih: Digital transformation succeeds when strategy, governance, people move together

She believes organisations create lasting value by embedding governance and measurable outcomes into every stage of transformation.

PwC’s Hadi Kobeissi: GCC's durable advantage is speed to scale

He adds that the region’s next step is now conversion, turning investment into productivity, exportable intellectual property, and deeper local capability.

FrieslandCampina takes home a win at Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025

Rainbow Karak Café was recognised for pioneering Direct-to-Consumer innovation and a bold digital transformation.

Moore JFC Group’s Surya Narayanan Krishna Moorthy: Effective leaders treat compliance as strategic enabler

He noted that cross-border financial expertise and compliance knowledge will become indispensable in the future.

Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services honoured at Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025

Its initiatives enhanced road safety, addressed overloaded vehicles, and enabled prescriptive maintenance.

Celebrate outstanding business leaders, initiatives at Middle East Management Excellence Awards 2026

Take the lead and be amongst the recognised innovators who are shaping the business landscape in the region. 

SMC Group brings home Marketing accolade at Middle East National Business Awards 2025

The group has hosted globally recognised events and tournaments and has managed the full spectrum of rights and sponsorships for the Kingdom’s top football properties.

Emirates District Cooling brings home win at Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025

The platform enables measurable improvements in energy efficiency, water conservation, and operational transparency, setting a new standard for digital ESG integration in the utilities sector.

Vodafone Egypt wins two awards at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025

The company was recognised for digital innovation and network & broadband excellence.

Ooredoo Fintech takes home two wins at Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025

The company clinched the Mobile - Financial Technology and the Fintech - Financial Technology categories.

Electromin lauded in Middle East Management Excellence Award

The company was saluted for its pioneering efforts to drive sustainable programmes in Saudi Arabia’s mobility infrastructure.

Lenovo lauded at Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025 for AI-powered manufacturing solutions

It has developed unparalleled AI-powered technologies that address today's complex manufacturing challenges.

UXE Group sweeps top honours at Middle East Tech Awards 2025

From redefining holiday home stays with Keyless to safeguarding Dubai’s AED275b jewellery trade with Tawash, UXE is setting the pace for smart city innovation.

National Maritime Academy honoured at Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025

Innovations within the institution are focused on the pillars of learning & teaching, technology, and systems & processes.

Yalla Group bags Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025 win for voice-centric group chat platform

Yalla features live voice chat rooms that allow people to spend their leisure time talking to others based on shared interest.