November 2026 in KSA & the Gulf
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Nov 26 · Riyadh · Saraj Venue, Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Road, Hittin
MENA Effie Awards 2026.
The MENA Effie Awards, which have recognised the most effective marketing in the Middle East and North Africa since 2009, hold their 2026 gala at Saraj Venue in Riyadh on Thursday 26 November. It is the third year running in Riyadh, and the gala is listed in the Riyadh Season 2026 guide.
What to expect
- Thursday 26 November 2026 at Saraj Venue, Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Road, Hittin
- Run by NordStella under licence from Effie Worldwide
- Tables can be booked through menaeffie.com
Why it matters for marketers
Effies are built around effectiveness, so the winners show which campaigns in the region delivered measurable results.
Also in November 2026.
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