Entries are now open for the 2026 edition of the Supply Chain Excellence Awards MEA, to be held at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi on 11 May 2025.
Back by popular demand, bigger and better than ever, the awards will return to Abu Dhabi next year to celebrate the region’s most innovative and impactful supply chain achievements.
The Supply Chain Excellence Awards MEA welcomes submissions from end-user organisations and solution providers, such as 3PLs and consultancies, with an emphasis on partnerships and collaborative achievements.
The independent judging panel, known for its rigorous evaluation process, comprises experts with hundreds of years of combined experience, providing entrants with invaluable feedback. Judges confirmed so far include:
- Ahmed Mohammed, programme director and professor of Supply Chain Management, University of Birmingham – Dubai
- Bassem Salama, procurement director, Americana Foods
- Helen Sisay, pharmaceuticals supply chain director, Raz Medical Company
- Jill Masters, head of supply chain and procurement, Merck Group
- Koushik Choudhury, director of manufacturing, Camelicious / Emirates Industry for Camel Milk and Products
- Ramy Gomaa, supply chain director, Proctor & Gamble
- Rezek Marouche, Head Of Supply Chain – GCC, Tim Hortons – Middle East
- Wael Hamed, business growth and operational lead, IFFCO
- Zyad Khan, associate director – procurement and contracts, Dubai World Trade Centre
There are 21 categories to enter, including sector-specific awards such as the Food & Drink Supply Chain Excellence Award and Public Sector Supply Chain Excellence Award, along with significant categories like the Air Cargo Operator Award, which recognises exceptional commitment to service in air freight, and the Supply Chain Hub Award, celebrating ports and free zones that provide optimal platforms for logistics operations.
Additional awards focus on practices such as the Supply Chain Innovation Award and Digital Transformation Award, covering areas from visibility and efficiency to sustainability and technological advancements.
Just as this year, the evening itself will feature a welcome drinks reception, a three-course dinner and the awards ceremony, before concluding with entertainment. Check out the video below for some of the highlights from the 2025 awards:
The event will once again be held the night before IntraLogisteX MEA. The 2026 exhibition, which runs from 12-13 May 2026 at the ADNEC Centre will showcase innovation in logistics and supply chain operations across the region, including automation, robotics, warehousing and IT solutions, providing professionals an essential opportunity to network and stay competitive in the Middle East and Africa market.
As well as the exhibition itself, IntraLogisteX MEA 2026 will host an extensive conference programme featuring more than 30 sessions from expert speaker over the course of two days.
Check out the highlights from the first edition of the exhibition in the video below:
Entries for Supply Chain Excellence Awards MEA are open now and close on 16 January 2026. Participating offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain recognition, share insights and celebrate industry success in one of the most influential logistics and supply chain communities in the region. For more information, please visit www.supplychainexcellenceawardsmea.com!
