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The Recap: Enterprise Agility Awards 2020 Prominent entrepreneurs and entities in MENA's business ecosystem were recognized at the Enterprise Agility Awards 2020, presented by du.

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On December 15, 2020 at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Entrepreneur Middle East hosted the Enterprise Agility Awards 2020, presented by du, to recognize the individuals and enterprises that have made an outstanding contribution to the MENA region's business ecosystem.

In its seventh edition, this year's instalment of the annual event saw a total of 22 awards being presented, with all of the winners having exhibited outstanding business conduct through the course of 2020. This was emphasized by Wissam Younane, CEO of BNC Publishing, the media house behind Entrepreneur Middle East, in his address at the event, in which he applauded the dedication and resilience showcased by entities of all sizes through the challenges posed by this year.

The 2020 Enterprise Agility Awards, presented by du was a production by BNC Publishing, with the support of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Dubai Startup Hub, Gold Ally, Nestle Professional, and Ecosystem Partners, in5 Dubai and Microsoft for Startups Middle East.

THE WINNERS

Responsible Business - The Box

Innovation in Logisitcs - Lyve Global

Innovation in Communication Strategy – Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Zakat and Tax

Innovation in Legal Services Mohamed Nasser Law Firm

Innovation in Outreach Andarakis

Influencer Marketing Agency of the Year – InHype

Breakthrough Agency of the Year – JES Media

Trading Platform of the Year – CFI Financial Group

Fintech Company of the Year Rise

Wellness Platform of the Year – Takalam

Corporate Service Provider of the Year Virtuzone

Homegrown Brand of the Year MUNCH:ON

Brand of the Year - Huda Beauty

Hospitality Group of the Year Accor

Fastest Growth Tabby

Social Impact Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, Sheraa

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development Shorooq Partners

Entrepreneur of the Year John Tsioris, founder and CEO, Instashop

Executive of the Year – Halima Jumani, Director of Operations, Kibsons

Disruptor of the Year – Naim Maadad, founder, Gates Hospitality

Outstanding Contribution to Entrepreneurship – Dr. Ahmed Shalaby, President and CEO, Tatweer Misr

Visionary of the Year Her Highness Sheikha Intisar AlSabah, founder, Intisar Foundation

Related: The Recap: Enterprise Agility Awards 2019

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