Marketing Effectiveness · Middle East & North Africa
MENA Effie Awards
The ultimate benchmark of Marketing Effectiveness in the MENA region. For over 16 years, MENA Effie Awards have recognised the campaigns that turn insight into action, creativity into connection, and marketing investment into measurable impact.
MENA Effie Awards 2026 | 26 November, Riyadh
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RIYADH SEASON
First Deadline
Friday, 21st August 2026 – $755
First Deadline
Deadlines end at 06:00 pm (UAE Time) on the day of the deadline.
Second Deadline
Thursday, 3rd September 2026 – $1,135
Second Deadline
Deadlines end at 06:00 pm (UAE Time) on the day of the deadline.
Final Deadline
Saturday, 12th September 2026 – $1,454
Final Deadline
Deadlines end at 06:00 pm (UAE Time) on the day of the deadline.
MENA Effie Awards 2026 Gala
26th November 2026
MENA Effie Awards 2026 Gala
Saraj Venue, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
For more details check out the link below
How to enterWhy enter
Why enter for the MENA Effie Awards?
MENA Effie celebrates the brands, agencies and marketers who can prove that their work created meaningful business, brand or societal impact.
Submit your entriesTo Prove Your Impact
Show how your marketing strategies delivered real, measurable impact.
To Earn Industry Recognition
Put your work alongside some of the region's most effective campaigns.
To Celebrate Your Team
Give the people behind the work the recognition they deserve.
To Join a Global Legacy
Become part of the Effie network and a worldwide community focused on marketing effectiveness.
To Strengthen Your Reputation
Use Effie recognition to build credibility with clients, partners and the wider industry.
Sponsorship
Partner with us
This year, in November, we will yet again bring together over 1000+ professionals from the industry of Marketing & Communications in MENA to recognize any and all forms of marketing that contribute to a brand's success.
What's coming up?
A series of programs - from thought leadership program, judging opportunities, Bootcamps to the main Awards Gala! Do not miss the chance to become a part of this prestigious program to - Learn, Grow & Connect.
What's in it for you and your company?
- • Create strong relationships with prospective customers who would be interested in the solutions and services you provide
- • Stand apart from the competition and create brand awareness for your company in the right places (Physical/Digital)
Interested in positioning your company strongly to the best in the industry?
What sponsorship includes
Gala night visibility
Brand presence across the stage, screens and on-site experience in Riyadh.
Year-round programmes
Association with bootcamps, thought leadership sessions and the judging programme.
Direct access to decision makers
Meet CMOs, agency leaders and brand teams from across the region.
Content & media reach
Coverage across Effie MENA channels, media partners and post-event content.
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