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Fast Company Middle East’s Brands That Matter is an annual recognition that honors brands making a significant impact. It shines a bright spotlight on brands that not only offer excellent products and services but also demonstrate a commitment to core values and purpose-driven initiatives.

Brands That Matter connect deeply with customers, inspiring trust and shaping culture. These brands stand out for more than their market dominance—they are recognized for their creative positioning, unique messaging, and authentic commitment to driving meaningful change.

Brands That Matter Middle East will recognize companies that build a connection with their audiences by being culturally relevant, making an impact, and communicating their mission and values.

Nominations for Fast Company Middle East’s Brands That Matter list are now open for all organizations based in the region. The editorial team will review each submission and evaluate its relevance, cultural significance, timeliness, clarity, and originality.

Early Bird Fee: $799 (November 15th – January 15th, 2025)

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Why Apply

Brand Exposure

Be featured in the Fast Company Middle East, reaching millions of readers.

Break News

Tell your organization’s story to the world for the first time; highlight the success of teams within your organization—or partners who’ve helped with your success.

Credibility

Gain the Fast Company Middle East stamp of approval for creating an impactful brand story

Opportunities

Speaking engagements at Fast Company Middle East events and exclusive invitations to influencer-only events

Eligibility

Open only for organizations based in the Middle East region. Apply under 31 categories and demonstrate how your brand has impacted business, industry, and culture. Only brands based or having a significant presence in the Middle East region are eligible. For full application details, see the FAQs here.

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CATEGORIES

Advertising

These brands craft culture in a fragmented information landscape

Architecture

Brands transforming the built world.

Automotive & Transportation

Brands enhancing the driving experience with smart solutions.

Banking & Finance

Brands in the finance sector making a significant impact beyond their core services

Beauty & Personal Care

Making the world of cosmetics and wellness more inclusive, sustainable, and appealing

Consumer Products and Services

CPG and service companies that focus on more than their products

Consumer Electronics

Brands that are revolutionizing how we live, work, and play with tech.

Design

Transforming spaces through purposeful design, sustainable design.

E-commerce

Brands that are making shopping easier for consumers

Education

Brands demonstrating purpose and elevating the learning space

Emerging Tech

Companies working on tech that are in the early stages of development

Energy

Brands in the power, fuel, and renewables sectors elevating the energy industry

Enterprise

Business-to-business brands that are removing friction for employers

Events

Creating meaningful impact with the creation and hosting of live events

Family of Brands

More than a parent company, but stewards of the brands we love

Fashion

Brands in the apparel, beauty, accessories, textiles, and related businesses that show cultural impact and purpose

Financial Services

Financial services companies whose brands are about more than the bottom line

Food

Agribusinesses, restaurants, consumer goods, and other brands serving up purpose and broad cultural relevance

Health and Wellness

Brands in fitness, self-care, and medicine that improve body and mind

Hotels & Resorts

Creating memorable experiences through exceptional service.

Home & Furniture

Brands that bring added purpose to where we live

Logistics & Mobility

Moving goods faster, smarter, and sustainably

Media

Businesses inventing or reinventing the future of news and content

Real Estate

The landscapes and properties defining how we live today

Retail

Brands showing purpose beyond the digital or physical storefront

Services

Companies helping people and making lives easier with products

Small and Mighty: Under 10 Employees

Companies with fewer than 10 employees making outsize impact

Sports

Brands enhancing athletes and fans with cutting-edge sports technology

Sustainability & Clean Tech

Brands building a cleaner, greener future through sustainable practices.

Telecom

Empowering connectivity and bridging global communities.

Travel, Tourism & Aviation

Brands redefining travel with personalized and immersive experiences.
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