IDC Hosts Inaugural CIO100 Awards UAE as Tech Pioneers Gather in Dubai to Celebrate Excellence in IT Leadership

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• Sheila Manek (smanek)  Email: smanek@idc.com  Phone number: +971 4 391 2741

Dubai — The winners of the inaugural CIO100 Awards UAE were unveiled during a prestigious ceremony held in Dubai last week. Taking place at the JW Marriott Hotel Marina on November 14, the CIO100 Symposium & Awards UAE celebrated the outstanding achievements of IT leaders who are actively shaping the future of technology-driven business in the country. Organized by IDC and Foundry, the event honored 100 exceptional CIOs and IT leaders for their significant contributions to technology-led innovation and digital transformation.

The CIO100 Awards recognized UAE-based technology leaders who are utilizing IT in innovative ways to deliver business value. These leaders are actively creating competitive advantage, optimizing business processes, and making impactful contributions to the country's IT landscape. A distinguished jury of 12 industry experts assessed and evaluated the final winners based on detailed criteria.

The event not only celebrated the UAE's 100 most progressive CIOs but also presented the Industry Trailblazer Awards, which recognized IT leaders for their outstanding achievements and leadership. Based on IDC's extensive research, this recognition highlighted the invaluable contributions made by these leaders.

The CIO100 Symposium & Awards UAE served as a gathering point for the UAE’s tech community. Attendees witnessed inspiring keynote speeches from industry pioneers, engaging panel discussions featuring industry experts, and unmatched networking opportunities for IT leaders and leading tech companies.

"It was our pleasure to host the CIO100 Awards and honor the UAE's most progressive IT leaders for their role in driving digital business growth through technological innovation and delivering substantial business value," says Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC’s regional managing director for the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, Central Asia, and India. "Congratulations to all the winners, whose achievements are testament to the sheer volume of skilled and innovative projects currently flourishing in the UAE."

As we look forward to the next edition of the CIO100 Symposium & Awards, we remain committed to recognizing and empowering IT leaders in their journey toward digital excellence. For more information about next year's event, please submit your interest to smahadiwala@idc.com. For media inquiries, please contact Sheila Manek at smanek@idc.com  or on +971 4 446 3154.

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