Fast Company Middle East is dedicated to highlighting innovation across business sectors.
Our annual Most Innovative Companies list recognizes organizations in the region that are leading change, reshaping industries, and contributing to societal progress.
Being named to the list enhances a company’s reputation, increases visibility, and can open doors to new growth opportunities. Selected companies are featured on fastcompanyme.com, reaching a wide and influential audience. To curate the list, Fast Company Middle East’s editors and writers meticulously reviewed hundreds of applications from companies that exemplify innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to making a lasting impact.
Applications for the Most Innovative Companies 2025 list are now open to all organizations based in the region. With innovation more critical than ever in shaping the future, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on the companies that are not only driving progress in the region but also making waves on the global stage.
ELIGIBILITY
Open only for organizations based in the Middle East region. Apply under 36 industry categories and demonstrate how your innovations from the past year have impacted business, industry, and culture. Only companies based or having a presence in the Middle East region can apply. For full details, see the Rules and FAQs.
Highlights from the Most Innovative Companies 2024
WHY APPLY
Attracting Talent
In a world of possibilities, top-notch professionals are invariably drawn to companies that prioritize innovation and possess a clear goal of doing good for society. Being a winner among the Most Innovative Companies opens doors for some of the best professionals in the Middle East to join your company as they seek working environments that nurture creativity, reward courage, and welcome the unconventional.
Brand Amplification
Being a winner at Most Innovative Companies signifies more than just an award. It validates your company’s unwavering commitment to creativity and impact and your pursuit of innovation. Being included in this list solidifies your company’s position as a trailblazer, garnering trust and credibility as you tell your company’s story to the world. It also gives your company visibility – appearing on Fastcompanyme.com and reaching millions of readers.
Funding and Stakeholder Engagement
Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies also offers the opportunity for funding and strategic partnerships. Attaining success here signifies that your innovations are celebrated by industry peers and potential investors and collaborators, recognizing the importance of forward-looking enterprises and their impact on the region.
Join an Inspiring Community
Being honored as a Most Innovative Company grants you entry into Fast Company’s expansive community. We turn to these companies first to identify speakers for events such as the World Changing Ideas, Impact Council, and Green Goals Summit. We also look to these companies for other story opportunities throughout the year, helping them amplify their efforts to create positive change in the world.
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