In a time where technology is evolving faster than we can blink, artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, and the way we live and work is being transformed right before our eyes. But tonight isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people behind it. The leaders, innovators, and thinkers who aren’t just adapting to these changes, but driving them.
During ICT Leadership Awards 2024, CXO Insight ME recognised those who saw the potential in AI and tech long before many of us did—who took bold steps to turn big ideas into reality. These are the people and companies pushing boundaries, making waves, and transforming industries. They’re the reason we’re able to do things today that we only dreamed of a few years ago.
The event began with an insightful keynote from Roland Daccache, Senior Manager of Sales Engineering at CrowdStrike, who delved into how AI is paving the way for the next major battleground in cybersecurity.
The evening truly embodied a celebration of hard work, passion, and vision. It was a night to honour the innovations that are shaping the future and the brilliant minds behind them.
Complete list of winners:
Innovative ICT Deployment – Government
Abu Dhabi Social Contribution Authority
Ajman Police General HQ
Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Dubai Health
Emirates Health Services
Ministry of Health and Prevention – MOHAP
Ministry of Interior UAE
Government Personality Awards
| Government CIO of the Year | Abdalla Al Ali, DMCC |
| Government Woman CIO of the Year | Her Excellency Mubaraka Ibrahim, Emirates Health Services |
| Government Security Leader | Ramadan Mohamad Ali, Ajman Transport Authority |
| Transformation Team of the Year | Ajman Transport Authority |
ICT Innovation Excellence
Abu Dhabi University
AGC
CAFU
Cure Medical Centers
ADNIC
Depa United Group
Mawarid Finance
FluxTech Trading
Dubai Holding Asset Management
Emirates International School-Meadows
EssenceMediacom
Al Abbar Group
Emirates National Schools
EY
Fakeeh University Hospital
AW Rostamani Group
Innovo Group
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Jubaili Bros
Juma Al Majid Holding Group
Majid Al Futtaim
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
Kempinski Hotels
Dubai Islamic Bank
Taaleem
ROSHN
Sajjad Haider Group
Standard Chartered Bank
The First Group
Editor’s Choice
Khalifa Al Zaabi, Dubai Holding Asset Management
Mohamed Abdulwahed Alajmani, Sharjah Customs
Vendor Awards
| Best Smart Building Innovation Solutions Provider | AEM |
| Best Enterprise Analytics Vendor | Alteryx |
| Best Enterprise Security Vendor | Crowdstrike |
| Best Unified Threat Management Solution | Fortinet |
| Best AI Services Provider | Globant |
| Best AI based SOC Platform | Gurucul |
| Best SASE Vendor | HPE Aruba Networking |
| Best EAM Software Vendor | IFS |
| Best Consumer Memory and Storage Vendor | Lexar |
| Best Digital Innovation Partner | Omnix International |
| Best AI-Powered Application Acceleration Platform | Riverbed |
| Best Smart Infrastructure Solutions Provider | Siemon |
| Most Innovative Observability Platform of the Year | SolarWinds |
| Best Remote Access Security Solution (SCA-LE) | ST Engineering |
| Most Innovative Business Productivity Solution | Wise App |
| ICT Champion of the Year | Sherifa Hady, VP & General Manager – EMEA Sales, HPE Aruba Networking |
Marketing Visionaries
Rima Ben Salah, CrowdStrike
Sakkeer Hussain, D-Link MEA
Manal Abi Rafeh, Fortinet
Soo Chun Tan, Logitech
Mugees Ahmed, Milestone
Manuel Murcela Gomes, SolarWinds
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