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Exhibition & Seminars: 18 - 19 August 2026
Sheikh Maktoum Hall, DWTC, UAE
Awards: 20 August 2026
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Recognise and celebrate world-class events at the Middle East Event Awards

Awards Ceremony: 20 August 2026 | Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Join us as we honour and applaud the outstanding achievements of the events and entertainment industry in the Middle East.

THE SHORTLISTED NOMINEES ARE...

Best Arts and Culture Event

Best Association / Corporate Meeting

Best Community Event

Best Employer of the Year less than 100 employees

Best Employer of the Year more than 100 employees

Best Entertainment Production

Best Event Agency

Best Event Logistics Provider of the Year

Best Event Marketing Campaign of the Year

Best Event on a Budget

Best Event Photography & Videography

Best Event Power & Utilities Solution Provider

Best Event Recruitment Agency

Best Event Space Design & Décor

Best Exhibition of the Year less than 10,000 sqm

Best Exhibition of the Year more than 10,000 sqm

Best Festival of the Year

Best Light & Sound Solution

Best Music Event

Best Social Event

Best Sporting Event

Best Staffing Agency

Best Stand Design & Build less than 100 sqm

Best Stand Design & Build more than 100 sqm

Best Use of AI at an Event

Best Use of New Technology at an Event

Best Venue less than 10,000 sqm

Best Venue more than 10,000 sqm

Best Video Solution

Event Team of the Year

Outstanding Brand Activation Event

Young Achiever of the Year

Aman Sethi from Tahaluf
Dave Dsouza from Encore
Isaac Briggs from People
Maria Keisel from Messe Frankfurt Middle East
Nigel Ranasinghe from BeWunder
Rami Zeineddine from Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee SOPC
Zaid Rahmoun from George P. Johnson