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Nominations and Ceremony

Date: 1pm - 2pm November 19, 2026, Dubai, UAE
Participants: Government, business, official and educational institutions and universities
Keynotes: Government, business, official and educational institutions and universities
Media: Media organizations and social media portals
Nomination: https://meawards.com/awards/gen-z/index.html
Contact: info@meawards.com

Attendance and Seating

  • By invitation
  • By Registration
  • By Sponsorship
  • The seating tables are arranged by the institute.
  • Every Guest/Group will be allocated a table.

Dignitaries and VIPs at the Awards Ceremony

  • Government officials, Ambassadors, Diplomats, CEO, Chairman, Senior Executives.

Keynote Speaker

  • Will be announced soon.

Dress Code

  • Formal / National Dress

Awards Ceremony Attendees

  • Chairman, Presidents, DG, CEO, GM, and Executives of Government and Business
  • Directors, Executives and Department Heads from the Government Organizations
  • Young and Gen Z from Government organizations
  • Young and Gen Z from business institutions
  • Young and Gen Z from banking and financial institutions
  • Young and Gen Z from innovators, entrepreneurs and founders and a cross industry
  • HR. directors, senior executives, and strategic planning and development departments
  • University deans, academic leaders, and education institutions
  • Recruitment, workforce planning and manpower development senior executives
  • Strategic development, institutional performance, and transformation executives
  • Executives responsible for talent management, leadership development, succession planning

Invitation Guide

  • The institute would like to request all co-operate to gain maximum advantage from this event.
  • Only Invited guests are allowed to attend.
  • Only the awards sponsor and partner guests are allowed to attend.
  • Only the invitation cardholders will be permitted entry to the event premises.
  • Due to expected high participation level in the event, we appreciate an early arrival at the venue.
  • Please make sure the invitation card is not transferred to others.
  • Please be seated at the specific table you have been granted.
  • The team will guide you to your seating area.
  • Please take the exact seat corresponding to the number on the table
  • Please make sure to silent your mobile and not to speak loudly during the awards ceremony.
  • Smoking is not allowed inside the venue.

Mobile Phone

  • As a courtesy, all are requested to silent their phones for the convenience of other delegates.

Registration Form

  • Reserve a single seat at the awards ceremony.
  • Reserve a group table at the awards ceremony.
November 19, 2026 · Al Ain, UAE

Celebrating Middle East Gen Z Leadership and Excellence

The Institute proudly presents the Middle East Gen Z Excellence Award, taking place on November 19, 2026, in Al Ain, UAE.

In collaboration with leading government and business organizations, investors, financial and economic institutions, AI and technology solution providers, and with the participation of senior government and industry leaders and decision-makers, the Award celebrates the outstanding achievements, leadership, and innovations shaping the future of Generation Z across the Middle East.

The Institute recognizes exceptional leadership, innovation, institutional initiatives, and achievements that contribute to empowering and advancing Middle East Gen Z across key sectors, including business and economic development, investment, AI-powered governments, smart cities, digital transformation, technology development, entrepreneurship, and cross-regional and global industries.

The Award provides a distinguished regional platform to highlight individuals, organizations, initiatives, and partnerships that are creating meaningful opportunities for Generation Z, strengthening their leadership capabilities, accelerating innovation, and expanding their role in shaping the region’s economic, technological, and sustainable future.

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