Best in Business Awards 2024

Elevating Business Brilliance: Honoring Innovation, Leadership, and Growth

Best In Business Awards took place on June 12, 2024.
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Inc. Arabia Best in Business Awards

About

The Inc. Arabia Best in Business Awards is a global recognition of regional companies that are the best in their class and have an impact on society. These awards aim to recognize and celebrate excellence across 31 categories in business. Designed to highlight outstanding achievements, innovation, and impactful contributions, these awards serve as a platform to honor the best business platforms in the GCC. 

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Why Apply?

Inc. Arabia Best in Business Awards recognize and celebrate the diverse array of businesses that contribute significantly to the economic growth and development of the GCC region in general. With these awards, we aim to showcase the best practices, exemplary leadership, and groundbreaking initiatives that shape the future of business. 

Additionally, honorees will enjoy the following benefits: 

Winners gain prominent recognition within their industry and the broader business community, establishing credibility and setting themselves apart as leaders in their respective fields. 

Being acknowledged with an Inc. Arabia Best in Business Award amplifies visibility, attracting attention from potential clients, investors, partners, and across Inc. Arabia’s media platforms 

Participation in the awards ceremony offers valuable networking opportunities with industry experts, peers, and potential collaborators, fostering beneficial connections. 

The award serves as a differentiator, providing a competitive edge in the market and influencing consumer perceptions positively. 

Honorees get opportunities for articles, interviews, and podcasts on Inc. Arabia’s media platforms. This exposure allows them to showcase their expertise, share insights, and discuss their achievements, leading to increased brand visibility and credibility. 

The recognition from these awards often results in onsite media coverage and publicity, further amplifying the brand’s reach and credibility. 

Companies may nominate themselves by answering four questions about their company’s impact over the past year. Inc.’s judging committee, which is made up of decisionmakers and thought leaders from across the industry, will review applications and select winners in each category. You can download a sample of the application questions here. 

Nomination Categories

AI & Data

Companies that provide clients solutions based in artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning. 

Business Products & Services

Companies that sell products and services primarily to other businesses. 

Consumer Products & Services

 Companies that primarily make, distribute, or sell products and services intended for consumers.

Construction & Engineering

Companies excel in building construction as contractors and offering comprehensive engineering services.

Crypto & Blockchain

Companies that are advancing the landscape of digital finance, proving instrumental in shaping the future of decentralized technologies. 

E-commerce

Companies that have redefined online retail with their innovative strategies, seamless user experiences, and exceptional customer engagement. 

Economic/ Financial Equity

Companies that are promoting financial inclusivity and have excelled in responsibly growing sustainable wealth. 

Energy

Companies that source or provide power for business and customers, as well as companies that provide specialized services to energy firms. 

Environmental Services

Companies that are making great strides in improving local, national, or global environmental conditions. 

Financial Services/Fintech

Companies that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to redefine the financial landscape. 

FMCG

Companies that have consistently delivered consumer satisfaction through their high-quality products, innovative marketing, and supply chain excellence. 

Government Services

Companies that provide consulting services—especially IT, health care, and procurement—used primarily by government entities. 

Healthcare

Companies that have demonstrated unwavering dedication to advancing medical innovation, improving patient outcomes, and fostering health equity. 

IT Management

Companies whose primary business is the outsourced management of software, servers, printers, security, etc. 

Logistics and Transportation

Freight shipping, trucking, and other companies that move products and people, as well as brokers of those companies’ services and providers of services to the industry. 

Management Consulting

Companies that provide advice and expertise to help organizations solve problems or improve performance. 

Manufacturing

Companies that make both intermediate and finished goods for sale to businesses and consumers 

Marketing Technology

Companies that stand out for their cutting-edge solutions, driving transformative changes in the digital marketing landscape  

Media

Companies whose primary business is creating or distributing content in any kind of communications medium. 

Public Advisory

Companies that provide insightful guidance and strategic counsel, playing a pivotal role in shaping informed decisions. 

Real Estate

Real estate developers and brokers and those providing services to brokers, buyers, and sellers. Also includes real estate-related investment firms. 

Retail

Companies that sell products and services directly to consumers, either online or at brick-and-mortar stores.  

Security

Companies that provide physical security—guards, locks, heavy doors, barriers, surveillance systems, or armored trucks.  

Software as a Service

Companies that deliver cloud-based software applications on a subscription basis.  

Software Development

Companies that create software for businesses or individuals.  

Sustainability

Companies that dedicate substantial time and resources to developing or encouraging business practices that reduce reliance on fossil fuels.  

Wellness Products & Services

Companies that primarily make, distribute, or sell products and services that aim to improve quality of life. 

Web 3.0

Companies that showcase unparalleled innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain integration, and reshaping the internet landscape. 

Business Excellence

Companies that exemplify a commitment to innovation, strategic leadership, and continuous improvement.

Telecoms/Communications

Companies involved with transmitting voice, video, or data on a mass scale and companies that sell services primarily to telecom firms. 

Travel and Hospitality

Redefining hospitality with innovative, personalized, and immersive experiences.

Education

Recognizing the best universities with education that highlights the quality and diversity of educational products, resources, services with the most dedicated members of the teaching profession.

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