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 11:59 pm (UAE Time) on the day of the deadline.
Extended Deadline
Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 - $2,562
Extended Deadline
Deadlines end at 11:59 pm (UAE Time) on the day of the deadline.
Award Ceremony
MENA Effie Awards 2026 Gala - 26th November, Riyadh
Award Ceremony
Saraj Venue, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
For more details check out the link below
RESERVE YOUR TABLEWhy Attend
The MENA Effie Gala is where leaders come together.
MENA Effie Gala is the region's ultimate gathering of marketing leaders, celebrating campaigns that drove real, measurable business growth.
RESERVE YOUR TABLENetwork with Elites
Connect with 1,000+ top CMOs, brand heads, and agency visionaries.
Celebrate True Effectiveness
Benchmark your work against the highest standard in regional marketing.
Reward Your Team
Host your clients and talent at marketing's most prestigious night of the year.
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.
Our Partners
Proudly supported by industry leaders
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