November 2026 in KSA & the Gulf
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Nov 17 · Dubai · Atlantis The Palm
SMARTIES MENA & SMARTIES KSA Awards Gala 2026.
For the first time, MMA MENA is holding the SMARTIES MENA and SMARTIES KSA award galas as one celebration, on 17 November at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai. MMA says hundreds of entries from brands and agencies across MENA and Saudi Arabia made this one of the most competitive years yet.
What to expect
- First joint gala for the SMARTIES MENA and SMARTIES KSA awards, presented by MMA MENA
- Cocktails from 19:00, then the awards gala and dinner from 20:00 to 23:30
- MMA NEXT! Conference Dubai is listed for the same day
Why it matters for marketers
The SMARTIES are MMA's marketing awards, and this year the Saudi and regional winners are named on the same night. MMA's NEXT! conference is listed in Dubai the same day.
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