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BRILLIANCE AWARDS MENA 2027 ENTRIES OPEN SOON 

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Brilliance Awards MENA 2027

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The Brilliance Awards MENA™ form part of our exclusive global awards programme, with nine prestigious regional competitions taking place throughout 2027. Alongside the Middle East and North Africa, awards will be presented across Europe, North America, Asia (South, Southeast, and East), Latin America, Africa, and Oceania, celebrating excellence on a truly international stage.
 
Digital Skills Authority’s Brilliance Awards MENA 2027 celebrate high impact, exceptional talent, and elite performance. The competition is open to organisations, leaders, teams, entrepreneurs, policymakers, governance professionals, and diplomats either located in the MENA region or with employers, ventures, or products in the region.
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Six Iconic Awards

FROM REGIONAL WINNER TO GLOBAL HONOURS

Every regional winner automatically qualifies for Brilliance Awards – Elite Honours 2028, our flagship global recognition programme. Hosted at a prestigious gala celebration in Paris, the Elite Honours brings together the very best winners from around the world to compete for six iconic global awards.

As an added benefit, all eligible regional winners are entered into the Elite Honours awards at no additional cost, providing an exceptional opportunity for international recognition and global prestige.

Brilliance Awards judging process
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Recognition and Rewards 

Nominees & Finalists:  Exclusive downloadable and shareable badges to showcase your achievement online.

Finalists: Complimentary place at the Brilliance Awards ceremony in your region.

Winners: Official Digital Brilliance Award™ and certificate (downloadable and shareable), a well as the the iconic physical Brilliance Awards Trophy.  Automatic entry into our Elite Brilliance Awards program:  Brilliance Awards – Elite Honours 2028, program and a place at the prestigious awards gala in Paris.

Entries & Nominations

ENTRY & EVENT PRICES

SINGLE AWARD ENTRY EARLY BIRD
Entry:
Middle East $520
North Africa $440
MULTI-AWARD ENTRY SPECIAL OFFER
Entries:
First entry:
Middle East $520
North Africa $440
Further entries:
Middle East $370
North Africa $315
LIVE AWARDS FINALISTS
Standard:

Complimentary Place for Finalists*
(*Up to two finalists per award).

LIVE AWARDS GUESTS
Ceremonies:
Price per person:
Saudi Arabia: $185 (+tax)
Oman: $165 (+tax)
UAE: $195 (+tax)
Morocco: $105 (+tax)

Entry prices are inclusive of taxes, and buyers have the option to pay in other currencies. Bookings are made through our events partner.

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Schedule of Events

BRILLIANCE AWARDS MENA 2027 TIMELINE

Competition Opens – Explore award categories

5th August 2026

Nominee Digital Shareable Badges Issued 

Ongoing to 30th September 2026

Early Bird Entries Close 

25th August 2026

Competition Entry Close

30th September 2026

Public Vote (Finalists selection)

13th October – 3rd November 2026

Judges Vote (Finalists selection)

13th October – 3rd November 2026

Finalists Announced

5th November to 10th November 2026

Finalists Digital Shareable Badges Issued

12th November to 18th November 2026

Awards Ceremony Bookings Open

5th November 2026

Public Vote (For winners)

24th November –  8th December 2026

Judges Vote (For winners)

24th November –  8th December 2026

Awards Event Bookings Close

10th December 2026

Winners Announced at Awards Ceremonies  View locations

20th January 2027
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