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The Recap: Enterprise Agility Awards 2021 On December 15, 2021 at the Sofitel The Palm Dubai, standout entrepreneurs, startups, businesses, and support initiatives from the MENA region's business ecosystem were recognized at the eighth Enterprise Agility Awards 2021.

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On December 15, 2021 at the Sofitel The Palm Dubai, standout entrepreneurs, startups, businesses, and support initiatives from the MENA region's business ecosystem were recognized at the eighth edition of the annual Enterprise Agility Awards.

The event was a production of Entrepreneur Middle East, presented by du, and staged with the support of Gold Ally, LifeOnScreen, Silver Ally, Kapturise, and Ecosystem Partner, in5. Check out the full list of winners here:

Entrepreneur Of The Year Omar Jackson

Enterprise Solution Of The Year Saudi Telecom Company

Fintech Solution Of The Year Cashee

AI Solution Provider Of The Year Valuegrid

IT Provider Of The Year Octagon International

Corporate Service Provider Of The Year Virtuzone

Workspace And Events App Of The Year Fluidmeet

Digital Marketing Agency Of The Year Digital Falcon

IT Innovation Of The Year Department Of Municipalities And Transport

Healthcare Innovation Of The Year Philips Connected Care

Digital Bank Of The Year Yap

Bank Of The Year Commercial Bank Of Dubai

Diversified Company Of The Year Yas Holding

Startup Community Of The Year Emirates Angels

Ecosystem Enabler Of The Year Emirates Development Bank

Entrepreneurial Engagement Of The Year Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival

Ecosystem Initiative Of The Year The Entrepreneurial Nation

Fastest Growth Of The Year Bolt

Most Promising Brand Of The Year Ketish

Homegrown Brand Of The Year Kitopi

Visionary Of The Year Irfan Tansel (The award was accepted by his team on his behalf)

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