UAE wins 157 Stevie Awards at the Middle East and North Africa event

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Ras Al Khaimah recently hosted the award ceremony for the sixth edition of the Stevie Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Awards 2025. The event took place at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Hotel, where hundreds of nominees gathered to celebrate achievements in business and innovation across the region.

A total of 1,100 nominees competed for these prestigious awards. In the end, 162 winners were announced, receiving a total of 393 awards, which included gold, silver, and bronze trophies. The UAE stood out as the biggest winner, securing the highest number of awards. A total of 66 government and private organizations from the UAE won 157 awards. This was followed by Saudi Arabia, where 33 winners earned 86 awards.

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Other countries also performed well in the awards. Türkiye (Turkey) ranked third with 25 winners, taking home 44 awards. Qatar had six winners who earned 21 awards, while Bahrain claimed 18 awards with five winners. Iran followed with four winners securing 31 awards, and Kuwait had two winners, earning 11 awards. Countries like Tunisia, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, and Oman also received recognition.

The nominations for these awards were carefully evaluated by a panel of 118 expert judges, all selected based on their experience and knowledge. These judges followed global standards to ensure fairness and accuracy in selecting the winners.

The ceremony was attended by a large audience, which included representatives from winning institutions, individuals, and business leaders from over 15 countries in the MENA region. Many senior officials, investors, and leaders from both the UAE and abroad were also present at this grand event.

Towards the end of the ceremony, it was announced that the seventh edition of the Stevie MENA Awards 2026 will begin accepting nominations in November. Interested individuals and organizations can visit the official website to register and get the 2026 nomination guide.

This event was a true celebration of innovation, leadership, and business excellence across the Middle East and North Africa, highlighting the achievements of outstanding organizations and individuals from the region.