Honouring the Leaders Powering the Middle East’s Digital Future

From AI-driven transformation and cloud-first strategies to the rise of smart cities and sovereign digital ecosystems, the Middle East is at the forefront of global technology innovation. Governments and enterprises alike are accelerating their digital agendas, leveraging emerging technologies to create exceptional customer experiences, streamline operations, and drive sustainable growth.

Against this backdrop of rapid change, the ICT Leadership Awards 2025 will recognise the visionary companies and individuals whose ICT initiatives have not only enabled innovation—but redefined what’s possible in a digitally empowered economy.

Curated by the editors of CXO Insight Middle East, the awards will spotlight organisations that are making bold technology investments and strategic decisions to stay ahead of disruption. The programme also pays tribute to the ecosystem—vendors, integrators, and marketing leaders—who play a vital role in enabling digital transformation across industries.

The awards celebrate visionary CIOs, innovative technology leaders, and standout brand builders—those driving impact, shaping strategy, and redefining the future of ICT across the region.

Join us as we honour the innovators and change-makers leading the Middle East into its next digital chapter.