Last year, the inaugural edition of the annual Most Innovative Companies honored the best in business, shaping the future of industries in the region. 

Over 40 richly deserving companies, such as IBM, Chalhoub Group, Peacefull, PepsiCo, and TikTok, in 25 categories, including AI, Retail, Emerging Tech, Enterprise, and Sustainability, made it to the coveted list, taking home a 3D-printed trophy.

Continuing its support this year, too, Dubai Internet City (DIC), a member of TECOM Group PJSC and a global business and technology hub home to Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs, is the host partner for Most Innovative Companies.

A key player in reshaping Dubai’s entrepreneurial landscape, DIC has created a strong technology ecosystem that appeals to large corporations and budding startups. It offers a supportive environment for tech-focused businesses, significantly contributing to the region’s digital transformation.

With the partnership, Fast Company Middle East and Dubai Internet City aim to create a dynamic platform for celebrating innovation and creating an environment for recognition and inspiring people to join the aspiring ecosystem. 

Speaking about this partnership, Ravi Raman, Publisher at Fast Company Middle East, said, “The Most Innovative Companies list has seen exponential growth both in the number of entries and the quality of nominations. The support of a progressive and forward-thinking entity like Dubai Internet City (DIC) is such a positive signal that the region is ready to invest in innovation. This year, even the gala awards night will have a unique twist, as we will host it at the stunning amphitheater at DIC.”

Nominations are received through the application process for categories ranging from Advertising, Branding & PR, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Finance & Fintech to Beauty & Wellness and Sustainability & Cleantech. 

Winning organizations gain the Fast Company Middle East stamp of approval and appear on the website and the magazine for making the biggest impact with their initiatives and creating breakthrough technologies impacting people’s lives.

Most Innovative Companies summit and awards will be held at Dubai Internet City Amphitheater on 23rd November, 2023.