\nRas Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce is to honor the winners of the world\u2019s top business awards.<\/p>\n
The Middle East Stevie Awards recognize innovation in the workplace and the gala prize-giving ceremony will be held in Ras Al Khaimah on March 21.<\/p>\n
Sponsored by RAK Chamber, dozens of companies from 12 countries across the MENA region have bagged honors in the first ever Middle East edition of the Stevie Awards.<\/p>\n
H.E. Mohamed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, said the winners excel in innovation in products, services, management and websites among others that are associated with business development in the Middle East and North Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe awards will boost the performance of regional companies and enable them to contribute to sustainable economic development,\u201d noted H.E. Al Nuaimi.<\/p>\n
\u201cSupporting innovation in the region has a great impact on enhancing the competitiveness of corporations and companies. This reflects positively on customers and the business community.\u201d<\/p>\n
From the hundreds of nominations received, judges recognized organizations in 12 countries that are dedicated to innovation and excellence.<\/p>\n
Two \u201cgrand\u201d or best in show awards were announced. Dubai Health Authority won a grand Stevie Award for the highest-rated nomination of the year for its \u201cdiagnostic and prognostic liquid biopsy biomarkers for asthma\u201d.<\/p>\n
Turkish pharmaceutical giant\u2019s Boehringer Ingelheim, meanwhile, won the other grand Stevie for \u201corganization of the year\u201d.<\/p>\n
Dubai Public Prosecution (United Arab Emirates); the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (Amman, Jordan); the Ministry of Interior (Manama, Bahrain); Phenomenal PR (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia); and Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s Transport Authority were among the other many winners.<\/p>\n
Michael Gallagher, executive chairman of the Stevie Awards, said the first iteration of the Middle East Stevie Awards had been a great success and he praised Ras Al Khaimah for its key role in supporting business innovation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are satisfied with the number of participants and the establishments that submitted their nominations, which helped us select qualified winners,\u201d said Mr Gallagher. \u201cWe look forward to honoring the winners on March 21 in Ras Al Khaimah.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Stevie Awards were established in 2002. Every year, they highlight the achievements of organizations across the globe and the unsung individuals who stand behind them.<\/p>\n