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Dec 10 · Dubai
Campaign Agency of the Year Middle East Awards 2026.
DevelopingUpdate: When we checked on 2 November, the organiser had confirmed 10 December 2026 but not the venue. Every edition since 2022 has been held in Dubai.
Campaign Middle East's Agency of the Year awards judge creative, PR, digital and media agencies on their business as well as their work: financial growth, pitch wins, client retention, talent and culture. Entries have closed, the shortlist is due on 9 November and the ceremony is on 10 December 2026. Melanie de Souza, Executive Director of Destination Marketing at the Royal Commission for AlUla, chairs a jury of client-side marketers.
What to expect
- Shortlist announced on Monday 9 November 2026
- Awards ceremony on 10 December 2026; the venue had not been announced on 2 November
- New agency categories for 2026: Best Gaming & Esports Agency, Best Influencer Marketing Agency and Best Sports Marketing Agency
- Chair of judges: Melanie de Souza, Royal Commission for AlUla
Why it matters
The jury is made up of client-side marketers from brands such as Unilever, Almarai, Emirates NBD and PIF, so the winners show which agencies the region's clients rate on business results.
Also in December 2026.
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