For over 13 years, Fast Company has recognized a diverse group of individuals across every sector, from tech to finance to fashion. Now, Most Creative People in Business comes to the Middle East region, featuring mind-blowing creative visionaries and trailblazers. 

Fast Company’s Middle East edition will recognize these thinkers, designers, journalists, entrepreneurs and founders that have owned the uncharted through ground-breaking innovation and discovery. Not to mention strived hard every day to make a difference and impact society. 

Behind the scenes, Fast Company Middle East edition’s editors and writers spent months researching candidates for the list. They’ve identified and chosen individuals who have paved the way forward in their industries and offered something that is of significant importance and value. 

This Most Creative People in Business list will feature numerous personalities who’ve achieved great innovation that has a measurable effect within their industries and beyond.

“Recognizing these inspiring names that impact industry and society is both exciting and humbling. The pandemic has challenged us to be innovative and creative, and together, they represent the future of business, society and culture. The honorees would be hosted in a gala awards ceremony as a global first,” says Ravi Raman, Publisher, Fast Company Middle East. 

The black-tie glittering awards ceremony will be hosted at the Armani Dubai and attended by over 200 notable guests and honorees. The awards ceremony will include performances ranging from ballet and opera to stand-up comedy by regional and global talent, followed by a gala dinner.