Stevie Awards opens entries for 2027 Middle East & North Africa program

The Stevie Awards has issued a call for entries for the eighth annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards. Sponsored by the RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the program recognizes workplace innovation across 17 nations in the MENA region, including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

There are no entry fees for submitting nominations, though temporary Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners may choose to pay a winners’ fee to maintain their status. The 2027 competition includes expanded categories covering artificial intelligence, sustainability, technology, and human resources. The first entry deadline is 29 October 2026, with a final deadline on 26 November 2026. Winners will be announced on 18 February 2027, followed by an awards banquet in April 2027.