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
The GCC-Asian Century Partnership Excellence Awards
“Honouring a Century Legacy of Successful Strategic Partnerships Excellence.”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.
The Flagship Award Categories
Middle East–Asian Century Higher Education Leadership Legacy
- University & Academic Innovation and Knowledge Transformation Partnership Excellence Award
- Higher Education Strategic Partnership Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Trade and Economic Partnership Legacy
- Cross-Border Trade and Economic Cooperation Excellence Award
- Trade Development and Market Expansion Excellence Award
- Trade Development Promotion Excellence Award
- International Trade and Economic Facilitation Excellence Award
- Strategic Trade and Economic Partnership Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Financial and Investment Partnership Legacy
- Institutional Investment Excellence Award
- Foreign Direct Investment Excellence Award
- Infrastructure Investment Excellence Award
- Project Finance Excellence Award
- Private Equity and Venture Capital Excellence Award
- Mergers and Acquisitions Excellence Award
- Investment Facilitation Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Industry Partnership Legacy
- Industrial Development Leadership Excellence Award
- Industrial Joint Venture Excellence Award
- Industrial Technology Transfer Excellence Award
- Industrial Supply Chain Partnership Excellence Award
- Industrial Research and Innovation Partnership Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Manufacturing Partnership Legacy
- Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Excellence Award
- Manufacturing Technology Transfer Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Energy and Sustainable Development Partnership Legacy
- Clean and Renewable Energy Partnership Excellence Award
- Sustainable Energy Development Partnership Excellence Award
- Energy Technology and Innovation Partnership Excellence Award
- Green Investment and Energy Transition Excellence Award
- Energy Infrastructure Partnership Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Entrepreneurship Partnership Legacy
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leadership Development Excellence Award
- Startup Development Partnership Excellence Award
- Entrepreneurship Incubation and Acceleration Excellence Award
- SME Growth and Market Expansion Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Government Institutional Partnership Legacy
- Government International Cooperation Excellence Award
- Government Institutional Collaboration & Cooperation Excellence Award
- Government Strategic Partnership Excellence Award
- Government Innovation Partnership Excellence Award
- Government Knowledge and Best Practices Exchange Excellence Award
- Government Capacity Building Partnership Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Knowledge and Education Partnership Legacy
- Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Development Excellence Award
- Professional Industry Education and Skills Development Excellence Award
- Education Technology and Digital Learning Partnership Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Connectivity Partnership Legacy
- Transport Connectivity Partnership Excellence Award
- Logistics Connectivity Partnership Excellence Award
- Nations Connectivity Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Tourism and People-to-People Partnership Legacy
- Tourism Partnership Excellence Award
- Cultural Exchange Partnership Excellence Award
- People-to-People Partnership Excellence Award
Middle East–Asian Century Women’s Strategic Networking Partnership Legacy
- Women’s Business Collaboration Excellence Award
- Women’s Economic Empowerment Partnership Excellence Award
Eligibility Criteria
The 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.
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.
