About the awards

We all operate in an increasingly global marketplace. New markets have opened up and new communication technologies have brought us closer together. We’ve made huge progress in science and technology, weathered economic shocks and accumulated a wealth of knowledge. Throughout, entrepreneurs have done more than any other group to stimulate innovation, job creation and prosperity both during periods of growth and in challenging economic conditions.

Entrepreneur of the Year is a program which brings together and celebrates the creativity, vision and dedication of the world’s most deserving entrepreneurs. The program now spans more than 140 cities and 50 countries which together represent more than 90% of the global economy. We are now running the program in four markets across the Middle East and we are delighted at your interest in the Entrepreneur of the Year program. We look forward to celebrating the achievement of our successful finalists in the following year. The winners will go on to represent their respective nations at the World Entrepreneur of the Year event in Monte Carlo in June.

We look forward to joining you and celebrating your success at our event.
 
Abdulaziz Al-Sowailim
Chairman, Ernst & Young MENA