November 2026 in KSA & the Gulf
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Nov 26 · Dubai · Grand Ballroom, Atlantis The Palm
MEPRA Awards 2026.
The 18th MEPRA Awards gala is on 26 November in the Grand Ballroom at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, in the year the Middle East Public Relations Association marks its 25th anniversary. The 2026 finalists are out, and the winners are announced on the night.
What to expect
- 18th edition, in MEPRA's 25th-anniversary year
- Best Campaign in Saudi Arabia is among the categories; winners are announced at the ceremony
- Memac Ogilvy is Diamond Partner and Weber Shandwick MENAT a Gold Partner
- Reception from 6 pm, then the ceremony from 7 pm to midnight; black tie or national dress
Why it matters for marketers
MEPRA bills its awards as the regional standard for PR and communications work, and more than 100 senior practitioners from the region sit on this year's jury. One of the categories is Best Campaign in Saudi Arabia.
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