06th November 2025
The Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai
United Arab Emirates

The 2025 MEA Finance Annual Industry Awards As we approach the closing months of the year, nominations for the proudly regionally based and the most anticipated celebratory event in the regional banking and finance markets, are being made in anticipation of one of the most admired marks of recognition in the industry...

... The MEA Finance Annual Industry Awards.

Our region sits with the most important financial services hubs on Earth and still has not yet reached the peak of its potential, and so continues drawing the attention of the world’s banking, business, industry and technology leaders. The achievements of the winners in the MEA Finance Annual Industry Awards thus find themselves gaining an increasingly broadening recognition of the place they occupy in our highly important market.

The MEA Finance Industry Awards provide well deserved recognition, rightfully highlighting financial institutions, technology solutions providers, fintechs, service providers and individuals for their exceptional achievements, ground breaking services and inspirational leadership in delivering innovative products and services and the thoughtful provision of day-to-day life opportunities of the highest value to their clients and customers across all walks of society.

The 2025 MEA Annual Finance Industry Awards provide a highly visible showcase, celebrating the institutions and individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the banking industry in the Middle East and Africa. A long list of categories is in place to spotlight and honour institutions and individuals for their ingenuity and adaptation to the demands of our fast changing and challenging times. This year nominees will be assessed on a range of qualities and principles including:

  • Exceptional products and services
  • Digital readiness and implementation
  • Responsiveness to changing times
  • Wealth and investment management
  • Innovative and outstanding leadership
  • Inclusivity and community awareness
  • Effective and successful deal or project execution
The awards presentation ceremony will be held on the 6th of November at The Ritz Carlton JBR.
More information about the awards program
SEPTEMBER 30 -
OPEN FOR ENTRIES
OCTOBER 17 -
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
NOVEMBER 06 -
AWARDS WINNERS CEREMONY

Join over 250 senior banking, finance and technology executives from the Middle East & Africa.

WHY ENTER THE MEA FINANCE AWARDS?

Recognition of your special efforts to manage through the past 18 months of exciting, challenging and highly competitive times.
Well merited recognition for your technology, fintech and AI implementation experience and outcomes.
Networking opportunities among your industry building peers - senior banking and finance executives, fintech innovators and top technology leaders at the awards ceremony.
Advance your market presence and build recognition across the industry and beyond.
Promote your market-making, landmark achievements, sharpen your competitive edge and elevate over your competitors.
Nominations are welcomed directly from hopeful nominees and third party nominees.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

  • Commercial banks
  • Retail and investment banks
  • Islamic banks
  • Private banks
  • Technology providers
  • Wealth management firms
  • Consultancy and Advisory firms
Nominations can come from institutions and individuals based in the MEA region for any of the relevant categories. PR companies may nominate as long as they have sought the permission of their clients.

For multiple nominations, institutions can submit separate entries for each category.

HOW TO ENTER


STEP 1: Choose your category.
It is important to review the individual descriptions and criteria before choosing your category.

STEP 2: Upload relevant financial performance documents or other relevant information.

STEP 3: Confirm submission of your entry.

*All nominations shall be submitted on or before 26th October deadline.

 

CATEGORIES

*Click on each category box to view description.

Technology & Innovation

Banking & Financial Services

Financial Advisory & Service Providers

Individual Awards

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MEA Finance is published monthly, delivering news and relevant content on the banking and finance industry in the region. Scope of coverage includes commercial, retail and investment banking, Islamic banking, technology, and wealth management sectors. Thought leadership content on industry trends and challenges are also offered via exclusive in-depth interviews, opinion pieces and video interviews with executives within the region’s financial sectors.

MEA Finance targets top level executives of leading banks, financial institutions, family offices and technology providers. Our users include business leaders, senior executives, CFOs, treasurers of leading corporations, regulators as well as entrepreneurs.

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