Recognise and celebrate world-class events at the Saudi Event Awards
Awards Ceremony: 10 September 2026 JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, KSA
Join us as we honour and applaud the outstanding achievements of the events and entertainment industry in Saudi Arabia.
THE SHORTLISTED NOMINEES ARE...
Best Arts and Culture Event
- BALICH WONDER STUDIO for HEGRA AFTER DARK
- BONAFIDE for Biggest Ardah Performance Ever
- Filmmaster for NOOR RIYADH 2025. In the Blink of an Eye
- Imagination Middle East for Diriyah Opening Dinner at At-Turaif
- MMG for WICKED THE MUSICAL
- Red Sea Film Foundation for Red Sea International Film Festival
- Sela - Ala Khutah Immersive Museums
Best Association / Corporate Meeting
- Advisors 360 for SPACE LEAD 2026
- Base Events for Diriyah Town Hall
- fischerAppelt, Middle East for New Global Sport Conference (NGSC)
- Imagination Middle East for TOURISE
- Showtime Agency for ZATCA World Customs Day 2026
- Showtime Agency for ZATCA’s Achievements Day
- SKYLIGHTS Events Management for NWC Partners Forum
Best Community Event
- BALICH WONDER STUDIO for MISK GLOBAL FORUM
- Black Orange Live for Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 Riyadh
- BONAFIDE for AlFursan Endurance Race 2026
- BONAFIDE for AlUla Desert Polo
- Elevate for NEOM x Rajasthan Royals Community Cricket Programme
- MDLBEAST Foundation for XP Music Futures 2025: Connecting the MENA Music Community
- Richard Attias & Associates for Beyond Profit Forum
Best Employer of the Year
Best Entertainment Production
- BALICH WONDER STUDIO for HEGRA DRONE SHOW STORIES FROM THE SKY
- BONAFIDE for Biggest Ardah Performance Ever
- HQWS KSA on behalf of Six Flags Qiddiya City for Opening Ceremony – Six Flags Qiddiya City
- MDLBEAST for Soundstorm 2025: Redefining the Scale of Live Music in The Middle East
- MMG for OPERA CARMEN
- MMG for WICKED THE MUSICAL
- Richard Attias & Associates for FII 9 Opening Show
Best Event Logistics Provider of the Year
Best Event Marketing Campaign of the Year
- Advisors 360 for Skytrax 2026 Voting Campaign
- dmg events and Koelnmesse for International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia
- dmg events for INDEX Saudi Arabia
- dmg events for Big 5 Construct Saudi
- IFAT Saudi Arabia
- Red Sea International Film Festival for the Love of Cinema
- Richard Attias & Associates for FII 9 Times Square Digital Campaign
Best Event Recruitment Agency
Best Event Space Design & Décor
- Advisors 360 for Soulful Spaces Color Trends 2026 By Jotun
- BALICH WONDER STUDIO for MISK GLOBAL FORUM
- BASE events for KAFD Nights 2026
- Black Orange Live for WTA Riyadh Finals 2025
- Buildup for ROSHN - Al Danah Ground Breaking Event
- Designlab Experience for Whispering Reef
- SM PRO for Red Sea International Film Festival 2025
Best Exhibition of the Year less than 10,000 sqm
Best Exhibition of the Year more than 10,000 sqm
Best Light & Sound Solution
- Behind The Volt x KVANT Events - ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh
- BeWunder for E-sports World Cup 2025
- Creative Technology for Islamic Solidarity Games
- mediaPro International for Azimuth Al Ula 2025
- mediaPro International for Keinemusik Al Ula, Elephant Rock 2025
- mediaPro International for MDL Soundstorm 2025
- mediaPro International for Noor Riyadh 2025
Best Social Event
Best Sporting Event
- Black Orange Live for Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 Riyadh
- BONAFIDE for AlUla Tour 2026
- Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) for Saudi Cup 2026
- Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) for Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026
- Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) for WRC Rally Saudi Arabia 2025
- STAMiNA for 2025 FIA Extreme H World Cup
- STAMiNA for 2026 Jeddah E-Prix | ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
Best Stand Design & Build
- ADVISORS 360 for MOBILY at GLOBAL HEALTH EXHIBITION 2025
- Buildup for GADD Stand at World Defense Show 2026
- Buildup for NHC Stand at Cityscape Global 2025
- Designlab Experience for Arabian Dyar Cityscape Global 2025
- Designlab Experience for Masar Cityscape Global 2025
- Miraj Arabia Company for Advertising Materials for LEAP 2025 - Aramco
- WOTN for Live Well Zone @ Global Health Exhibition 2025
Best Sustainability Initiative
Best Temporary Venue or Structure
Best Use of Technology at an Event
- BALICH WONDER STUDIO for HEGRA DRONE SHOW STORIES FROM THE SKY
- Heritage Commission for Digital Heritage Conference
- Introbot AI for Technology, AI and Digitisation Partner for Events
- Lazulite Technology Services for Immersive Stage Launch Show Featuring Robotic Arms and Laser Projection
- Magic Innovations for LED cube & AI Photobooth for SBM
- Sentient By Elysian for The Gyroscope
- WOTN - WOMEET Tech Solutions
Best Video Solution
- Creative Technology for E-Sports World Cup Opening Ceremony
- Creative Technology for WWE Royal Rumble
- Magic Innovations for Launch of New Genesis
- Magic Innovations for Saudi Airlines Launch Show
- mediaPro International for Global Health Exhibition 2025
- mediaPro International for Noor Riyadh 2025
- SLS Production | Middle East for Entry Plaza Opening Ceremony - Six Flags - Qiddiya
Outstanding Brand Activation Event
- ADVISORS 360 for MOBILY - "Ever Closer" 20 Years Multi City Activation
- Advisors 360 for Skytrax 2026 Voting Campaign – Elevating King Khalid International Airport from #24 to #14 in the World
- Advisors 360 for Transforming Passenger Experience During the Largest Terminal Transition at King Khalid International Airport
- BALICH WONDER STUDIO for RIYADH AIR CABIN REVEAL CEREMONY
- Blacklane x Private Sector Forum 2026: Owning the Arrival Experience
- HQWS KSA on behalf of Six Flags Qiddiya City for Opening Ceremony – Six Flags Qiddiya City
- SITA for SITA at GAF: Bringing the Future Passenger Journey to Life
Young Achiever of the Year
- Jean Bastien Durand from FOREVENT FURNITURE RENTAL
- Lama Alsabbagh from Shine Staffing Company
- Marina Hrudko from Magic Innovations
- Nigel Ranasinghe from BeWunder
- Rami Zeineddine from Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee SOPC
- Vijay Viswanath from mediaPro International
- Yousef Albitar from YAX - Your Amazing Xperience