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The Recap: Enterprise Agility Awards 2019 Enterprise Agility Awards 2019 recognized the best amongst MENA's business ecosystem.

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In December, Entrepreneur Middle East hosted its sixth anuual event -Enterprise Agility Awards 2019- to recognize the individuals and enterprises that have made an outstanding contribution to the MENA's business ecosystem.

Kicking off the event, Wissam Younane, CEO of BNC Publishing, the media house behind Entrepreneur Middle East, said, "While we have had some amazing highs over the course of 2019, we've also had some pretty low periods as well, and while this is to be expected in any business landscape, I think you'll all agree with me in saying that such periods can be incredibly tough for small, young enterprises like mine. During these tough times, many have come up to me asking if I had a backup option, and I've always stayed resolute to the idea that we are doing something good and important with Entrepreneur Middle East, and as such, we are simply going to stick it out, and find a way to make it work."

The event was supported by du (Title Ally), Dubai Startup Hub and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in5, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Internet City (Ecosystem Partners), and Life On Screen (Tech Partner).

THE WINNERS

Architecture and Design Innovation - JT + Partners
Presented by Adel Alrais, Senior Director Marketing Communications, du

Executive Of The Year - Jyotsna Hegde, President, Sobha Realty
Presented by Adel Alrais, Senior Director Marketing Communications, du

Human Capital - UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention Training And Development Center
Presented by Adel Alrais, Senior Director Marketing Communications, du

Innovation in Entertainment Marketing - Sarah Omelewu, founder and Managing Partner, Maven Marketing and Events
Presented by Adel Alrais, Senior Director Marketing Communications, du

Diversified Services - Biznet Consulting
Presented by Adel Alrais, Senior Director Marketing Communications, du

Fastest Growth - Amer Al Khushail
Presented by Adel Alrais, Senior Director Marketing Communications, du

Innovation in Healthcare - Okadoc
Presented by Adel Alrais, Senior Director Marketing Communications, du

SME Bank Of The Year - Emirates Islamic Bank
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Oweis Zahran, founder and CEO, OWS Auto
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Islamic Bank of the Year - Dubai Islamic Bank
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Young CEO of the Year - Omar Jackson
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Corporate Service Provider of the Year - Virtuzone
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Food and Beverage - Paul Evans, Managing Director, Solutions Leisure Group
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Digital Transformation - Evoteq
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Fintech Innovation - Mohammed Al-Rashidi, Executive Chairman, One Global Group
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Real Estate Company of the Year - Sobha Realty
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Facility Management - Tariq Chauhan, Group Chief Executive Officer, EFS Facilities Services Group
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

International Expansion - Manoj Shroff, founder and Chairman, Niti Group
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

CSR Award - Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali al Nuaimi, Green Sheikh
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Ecosystem Enabler of the Year - Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Center, DTEC
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Mentor of the Year - Prashant K. Gulati
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

App of the Year - CAFU
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Homegrown Brand of the Year - Tresind
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Digital Startup Hub of the Year - Startup Bahrain by the Economic Development Board of Bahrain
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

Outstanding Contribution to Business - Sharjah Media City, Shams
Presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing

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