Explore the Fast Company Middle East’s Most Innovative Companies 2024 list, featuring 55 winning entries reshaping businesses and industries. We’ve selected the companies making the most significant impact with their initiatives across 27 categories, including the most innovative design, sustainability and cleantech, manufacturing, real estate, and retail companies.

Architecture is more than just building structures; it’s the art of creating spaces that inspire, connect, and endure. From the grandest of scales to the most intimate details, architects design environments that elevate the human experience. With a deep understanding of form, function, and context, this company strives to create timeless buildings that leave a lasting legacy.

Dewan Architects + Engineers

For designing with purpose and planet in mind

Dewan Architects + Engineers has significantly improved innovation, sustainability, and client satisfaction. The acquisition of Design Lab expanded its expertise in hospitality design while integrating advanced technologies like Autodesk Revit, Digital Twins, and Generative Design, improved project efficiency, and reduced errors. Its commitment to sustainability is evident in projects like Eco River, which reduced energy use by 30%, and its focus on green building practices. The company’s diversification into landscaping and structural engineering has strengthened its portfolio. Dewan also prioritizes community engagement, with initiatives like the Dewan Award for Architecture, positively impacting over 5,000 individuals through outreach programs.