For the second year, Fast Company Middle East and Msheireb Properties’ Innovation in Design Awards continue to celebrate the region’s most forward-thinking design minds and businesses. This annual recognition honors those tackling today’s most pressing challenges while shaping the future through design, creativity, and sustainability. The awards spotlight design innovations that go beyond aesthetics—designs that are functional, original, and impactful. From emerging startups to established enterprises, winners are recognized for their ability to blend purpose with ingenuity, creating solutions that drive meaningful change.
With seven distinct categories, the Innovation in Design Awards highlights groundbreaking work across industries, evaluating entries based on functionality, originality, aesthetics, sustainability, and business impact.
Nominations for the 2025 Innovation in Design Awards – Middle East Edition are now open to organizations across the Middle East region. Entries will be reviewed by Fast Company Middle East’s editorial team to assess their innovation, relevance, and lasting impact.
Price $499 Deadline April 10th
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WHY APPLY
Brand Exposure
Be featured in the Fast Company Middle East, reaching millions of readers.
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
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.
ELIGIBILITY
Open only for organizations & designers based in the Middle East region. Apply under 7 categories and demonstrate how your brand has impacted business, industry, and culture. For full application details, see the FAQs here.
Price $499 Deadline April 10th
CATEGORIES
Architecture and Urban Planning
Built projects that improve cities and neighborhoods, including architecture, landscapes
Emerging Designer
Product and Packaging
Designs that enhance user experience and solve real-world problems
Retail and experiential
Retail concepts that bring a service or product to life
Sustainable design
Projects that use inventive design to meaningfully tackle climate change
Technology Driven Design
Designs that seamlessly integrate advanced technologies
Travel and Hospitality
Innovative approaches that create memorable and enjoyable experiences
Price $499 Deadline April 10th
