The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has confirmed its role as sponsor of the 2026 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards, with the awards ceremony scheduled to take place in Istanbul later this year. This sponsorship extends the chamber’s multi-year backing of the competition, which focuses on innovation throughout the MENA region. The event will honor winners selected from more than 1,400 nominations submitted in both Arabic and English. Ras Al Khaimah Chamber sponsors 2026 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards ceremony in Istanbul as part of its commitment to promoting business excellence.
The Stevie Awards organization reported that 155 professionals worldwide judged the entries across five separate juries, evaluating achievements in areas such as technology, sustainability and customer service. Organizations from 15 countries including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan secured recognition in the seventh annual edition of the program. A full list of Gold, Silver and Bronze winners appears on the official Stevie Awards website, detailing successes that range from government authorities to private enterprises.
Previous editions of the Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards have drawn substantial participation, with the 2025 ceremony hosted in Ras Al Khaimah attracting more than 300 guests from 68 winning organizations. That event, held at the Waldorf Astoria, named Mobile Communications Company of Iran as Organization of the Year based on its total award points. The decision to stage the 2026 ceremony in Istanbul reflects an effort to expand the program’s regional visibility and draw broader attendance from across the 18 eligible nations.
Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has maintained its sponsorship since the early years of the Stevie Awards in the MENA region, aligning the support with its mandate to foster competitive business practices. The chamber recently approved a five-year strategic plan covering 2026 through 2030 that prioritizes improvements to the local business environment and the attraction of foreign investment. This framework also emphasizes digital economy development and international market expansion for Ras Al Khaimah-based companies.
Categories honored in the competition include innovative apps, public relations campaigns, human resources initiatives and thought leadership, according to details released by the Stevie Awards. Past recipients have featured prominent entities such as Saudi Aramco, DHL Express and various UAE public authorities, underscoring the program’s reach. The Stevie Awards organization noted that its global portfolio now receives more than 12,000 nominations each year from over 70 nations and territories.
The sponsorship forms part of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s wider engagement in initiatives that advance economic growth and knowledge sharing. A recent partnership with TRENDS Research & Advisory focuses on specialized studies to support commercial policies and Ras Al Khaimah Vision 2030 objectives. Chamber leaders have indicated that such collaborations equip businesses with insights into emerging sectors including renewable energy and smart infrastructure.
