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
Nominations for the Awards are accepted in accordance with the official nomination procedures and requirements specified for each award category. All nominations are assessed through a structured, transparent, and impartial evaluation process aligned with international standards of excellence.
Applicants are requested to carefully select the award category that most appropriately reflects the nominee’s leadership impact, achievements, contributions, and demonstrated excellence within the relevant sector.
Shaping the GCC–Asian Century
Honoring GCC–ASIAN visionary business leadership, strategic partnerships, advancing cross-border business cooperation, enterprise excellence, market expansion, driving trade, innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable business growth
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Shaping the GCC–Asian Development
Honoring GCC–Asian Visionary Investment Leadership and Strategic Partnerships, Advancing Cross-Border Investment, Capital Cooperation, Economic Development, Driving Investment, Shared Prosperity, Competitiveness, and Sustainable Growth
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Shaping the GCC–Asian Excellence
Honoring GCC–Asian Visionary Corporate Leadership and Institutional Excellence, Advancing Corporate AI Transformation, Organizational Performance, Strategic Cooperation, Driving Innovation, Competitiveness, Operational Excellence, and Sustainable Corporate Excellence.
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Shaping the GCC–Asian AI Development
Honoring GCC–Asian visionary AI transformation, leadership, strategic partnerships, advancing knowledge transfer, industry skills development, institutional capacity, and AI-driven excellence driving innovation, human capital development, future readiness, competitiveness, and sustainable growth
NominationThe institute will continue its passionate journey of celebrating the indigenous achievements in honoring various leaders and organizations bringing significant differences to the regional and global economic development.
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.
