FAQ

We welcome initiatives from any organisation, whether public or private, SMEs or large corporations, B2B or B2C. No matter the size, scope or sector of your organisation, if you’ve made strides in sustainability, then we want to hear from you!

Your organisation must have offices, employees, clients, customers, HQ, or products in the MENA region to qualify for entry.

It’s simple - select your preferred categories then visit our Enter Now page to complete payment and gain access to your official online entry form.

Submit it before the deadline and wait to see if your initiatives have made it to the awards finals. Successfully shortlisted finalists can then begin preparing their presentations.

We offer a reduced Early Bird entry fee for those entering before 22nd April, with first entries costing AED1799 and each additional entry AED999 when orders are made together.

When the Early Bird period ends, initial entries will cost AED2199, with each subsequent entry AED1199.

As many as you wish! You can also submit the same entry in more than one category if it is relevant. Visit the categories page to make your choices..

Additional information can be found in our Plan2Win document which offers advice on category selection and writing a winning entry.

You can also visit our How to Enter page.

Criteria is the same for both for the written entry form and the presentation. Take a look to familiarise yourself and prepare the very best entry possible.

The entry form should be submitted online through our on online portal by the entry deadline on 10th June. You can access the online form once you enter and receive login details via email. From this point you can begin working on your entry form. Make sure you save it as you finish each section and only click the ‘submit’ button when it is fully complete.

Every category is assessed by independent business professionals who apply to judge with us. We also appoint a Chair of Judges in each category to ensure all presentations proceed in a timely manner. You will receive their comments on your written entry and live presentation in a bespoke feedback report.

Find out who’s judging this year at Meet the Judges.

Finalists will be revealed in 24th June.

Yes, all finalists will receive a Gulf Sustainability Awards finalist logo for use on social media and your website. Once finalists are announced we send emails to our extensive contacts list and promote all finalists on social media. You will receive a Booster Pack to help you spread the word about your achievement.

The Gulf Sustainability Awards final will take place in Dubai on 20th September. We will announce the venue soon.

On the day of the event, finalists present their initiatives before their judging panels. Many of these presentations are open to spectators.

Later in the day we come together for the awards ceremony, where we will enjoy networking and entertainment, hear from our keynote speakers and charity partners, and celebrate the category winners.

A full list of winners will be announced through our mailing list and social media.

No matter your result on the day, all finalists will receive their exclusive free judges feedback report within two weeks of the finals.

You will also have the opportunity to offer your own valuable feedback on your experience - we will always welcome your comments.