Nominations Open for Gulf Business Awards 2025 Celebrating MENA's Top Leaders in Dubai
The 13th edition of the prestigious Gulf Business Awards is scheduled to take place in Dubai this September, and nominations are now officially open for the region's leading companies and business leaders. The annual event celebrates the individuals and organizations that are driving growth and innovation across the GCC.
By the Numbers
13th: Edition of the annual awards ceremony.
July 18, 2025: The official deadline for submitting nominations.
September 24, 2025: The date of the gala awards ceremony in Dubai.
20+: Award categories recognizing excellence across industries and leadership.
A Showcase of Regional Excellence and Key Categories
The Gulf Business Awards have become a benchmark for success in the region, recognizing outstanding performance across a wide spectrum of industries. The categories cover both sector-specific achievements and marquee awards voted on by the public. Key categories include:
Company of the Year and Business Leader of the Year awards across sectors like Banking, Technology, Real Estate, Healthcare, Energy, and Tourism.
Highly anticipated marquee awards such as Startup of the Year, SME of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year, CEO of the Year, and the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
How to Nominate and Key Dates
This is an opportunity to recognize the exceptional achievements of companies and leaders who have made a significant impact over the past year.
Nomination Deadline: Nominations are open until Friday, July 18, 2025.
Event Date: The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Palazzo Versace Dubai.
How to Nominate: Submissions can be made through the official Gulf Business Awards nomination portal.
A Legacy of Honouring Business Titans
The Gulf Business Awards are renowned for recognizing the region's most influential figures. The 2024 ceremony, for example, honored individuals like H.E. Helal Al Marri with the Lifetime Achievement Award and celebrated companies such as Mubadala and e& as leaders in their respective fields.
About the Gulf Business Awards
The Gulf Business Awards are an annual initiative organised by Gulf Business, a leading business publication in the region published by Motivate Media Group. The awards are one of the most credible platforms for recognising business excellence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Looking Ahead
The upcoming ceremony in September is set to be a key event in the region's business calendar, bringing together industry leaders to celebrate success and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and executives.
Source: Gulf Business