Recognition of Excellence
The GCC–Asian
The GCC–Asian
Century Partnership
Excellence Awards
Honoring visionary leaders, institutions and landmark
partnerships
whose achievements are strengthening GCC–Asian cooperation,
driving
transformative growth and shaping the competitive century ahead.
December 4, 2026 · Shanghai, China
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Honoring Excellence and Celebrating the Partnerships Shaping the Future
In alignment with the global competitiveness framework and the strategic leadership and partnership directions of the GCC-Asian Heads of State and Governments, as well as the vision of national leadership, this initiative supports the continuous efforts to strengthen the Middle East-Asian institutional leadership ecosystem and enhance global competitiveness. There is a shared commitment to advancing strategic leadership models that further positions GCC and Asian nations and institutions among the world’s leading benchmarks in sustainable development, innovation, governance excellence, economic resilience, and international influence. Read more
Award Categories
Recognizing Excellence Across the
Recognizing Excellence Across the
GCC–Asian Century
Government Partnership
Business & Corporate
Partnership Excellence
Investment & Economic
Impact Excellence
Technology & Innovation
Partnership Excellence
Smart Cities & Sustainable
Development Excellence
Lifetime Partnership
Leadership Achievement
Nomination Procedure
A Clear Pathway from
A Clear Pathway from
Nomination to Recognition
Step 01
Select a Category
Choose the award category that best reflects the nominee's contribution and achievements.
Step 02
Complete the Form
Provide nominee details, executive summary, supporting evidence and measurable outcomes.
Step 03
Panel Review
The judging panel evaluates eligibility, relevance, evidence, impact and strategic merit.
Step 04
Final Recognition
Selected honourees are invited to the official awards ceremony in Shanghai.
Awards Ceremony
An Exclusive Hour of Recognition, Leadership
An Exclusive Hour of Recognition, Leadership
and Partnership
The official ceremony will bring together distinguished leaders, institutions, partners and invited guests to celebrate the achievements shaping GCC–Asian relations.
The Awards Ceremony Program
12:30 PM
Guest arrival and official registration
1:00 PM
Opening remarks and awards introduction
1:10 PM
Recognition of institutional and leadership honourees
1:50 PM
Official photography and closing remarks
2:00 PM
Lunch and closing remarks
A Distinguished Global Recognition
Honoring Those Creating A Lasting GCC–Asian Legacy
Recipients will be recognized for achievements that go beyond short-term success—work that strengthens institutions, creates shared prosperity and establishes new standards of partnership excellence.
The Host City
Shanghai — A Global
Shanghai — A Global
Stage for Partnership
Global Commercial
One of the world's most important trade, finance and investment centres.
Gateway to Asian Innovation
A powerful ecosystem for technology, industry and international cooperation.
A Symbolic Meeting Point
An ideal city for celebrating the next era of GCC–Asian partnership.
Awards Legacy
Leadership, Dignity and
Leadership, Dignity and
Memorable Recognition
Institutional Ecosystem
Strategic, Supporting and
Strategic, Supporting and
Media Partners
December 1, 2026 · Shanghai, China
Celebrating the Middle East–Asian Century Partnership
The Institute proudly presents the Middle East–Asian Century
Partnership Excellence Awards, taking place on December 1, 2026,
in Shanghai, China.
In collaboration with leading Asian government, business,
investors, financial and economic institutions, AI and
technology solution providers, and with the participation of
senior government and industry leaders, decision-makers, the
Institute celebrates the outstanding achievements shaping the
Middle East–Asian Century Partnership.
For decades, the Institute have recognized outstanding
leadership, strategic partnerships, innovation, and achievements
contributing to the advancement of business and economic
cooperation, investment, AI-powered governments, smart cities,
digital transformation, technology development, and
cross-regional collaboration between the Middle East and Asia.
