Exhibition & Seminars: 18 & 19 June 2025
Awards: 19 June 2025
Honoring Excellence in the Events Industry at the Middle East Event Awards
The Middle East Event Awards 2024 gathers the who’s who of the MICE and live events industry to honour outstanding individuals, teams, and companies that have conceptualised and delivered the best event experiences across the region.
Join us for an evening of celebration and networking!
The shortlisted nominees have now been announced. Find out who made it to the list.
In its 15th edition, the Middle East Event Awards, continue to stand as a prestigious and independent platform recognizing excellence within the region's event industry. From event companies to individuals, teams, and suppliers, these awards spotlight the pinnacle of achievement across the entire spectrum of event management.
The core objective of the Middle East Event Awards is to recognize, honour, and celebrate the achievements of exceptional individuals, teams, and companies who have orchestrated and delivered the most remarkable event experiences throughout the region. A panel of esteemed experts from diverse industry sectors and disciplines will meticulously evaluate entries to ensure fairness and impartiality while maintaining strict confidentiality and transparency.
For inquiries about the Awards, email us at awards@me-eventshow.com.
Middle East Event Awards in Numbers
15
Years Legacy
450+
Awards Submissions
900+
Attendees
Why participate at the Middle East Event Awards 2025?
Showcase your brand as an industry leader
Recognise & motivate your employees & teams
Celebrate your hard work and successes in style
MEET THE JUDGES
Gaurav Chauhan
Head of Events & Experiences, Google
Nada Alzarooni
Sponsorships & Events Manager,
Emirates
Niousha Ehsan
CEO,
LINKVIVA Events
Bruno Marx
CEO,
Eventknowhow
Catherine Broad
Director,
Venue Matchmaker
Chiara Palieri
Advisor - MICE
Abdullah Al Essa
Head of Events,
Saudi Industrial Development Fund
Donna Hyland
General Manager - Middle East,
GES
Dr. Eihab H. Abou-Rokbah
CEO,
Saudi Entertainment Academy
Ted Bloom
Chief Executive Officer,
Messe Frankfurt Middle East
Mariam Ahmed
Co-Founder,
The Collective
James Morgan
Dean,
International Tourism and Hospitality College
Isobel Abulhoul
Founder,
Emirates Literature Foundation
Kamal Al Kallas
Senior Vice President Expo,
Sela
Sujoy Cherian
CEO & Creative Technologist,
Option 1 Group
Kevin Brown
Murad Shisha
Co-Founder,
Event Lab
Nikki Rutherford
General Manager,
weddingsonline
Graham Stephenson
Executive Director - Commercial E&C,
ADNEC
Dawn Dennis
Executive Director, Client Experience,
Pico EMEA
Ray Tinston
Director - Events,
Arada
Ajay Bhojwani
Managing Director,
MCI Group
Faisal Abdallah
Area Marketing Director,
ACCOR
Ziad Ghaloul
CEO & Founder,
Build Up
Justin George
Head of Corporate Events,
Gulf Dunes
John Jossifakis
Managing Director,
JJ Production
Tammy Urwin
CEO,
Urban Events
Joe Lewis
Founder,
Joe Lewis Company - An Experience Company
Charlotte Brewer
Head,
Quintessentially Experiences
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