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MENA Digital Awards honours a series of transformative campaigns

Companies in every sector are striving to harness the power of digital technologies with a host of innovative projects providing hope and inspiration for the future.

As digital transformation initiatives continue to achieve sustained progress across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the future looks bright for every sector aiming to capitalise on digital capabilities and technologies. Many industries are benefitting from increased digital innovation, with a series of impactful initiatives reshaping competitive business landscapes. The MENA Digital Awards (MDA), the acclaimed bespoke awards show that promotes the region’s best digital innovation and media projects, has reaffirmed this positive outlook – showcasing the widespread excellence currently being implemented by brands in all related areas.

Across several categories, MDA has recognised creative brands for their achievements, which include elevating client profiles, helping them meet strategic objectives, and driving innovation, revenues, and economic growth. The projects honoured are sure to set new benchmarks, serving as inspirational examples for others to emulate moving forward.

Najla Semaan Mazboudi

“As we look ahead to the new digital era, it is encouraging to see so many transformation projects being translated from concept to reality through digital innovation,” said Najla Semaan Mazboudi, MDA’s founder. “The resounding success we are witnessing is revolutionary, demonstrating to all of us that anything is possible through the winning combination of creativity, preparation, collaboration, and hard work. Campaigns that deliver impressive results and far-reaching impacts always deserve to be celebrated, and we are delighted to highlight their contributions to a wider audience at the regional level. Without question, numerous segments are tremendously placed to make full use of opportunities that present themselves over the coming years. In the meantime, we are committed to playing our part in laying the foundations for a bright future by providing platforms for continuous success.”

Every year, MDA invites all digital players to participate by submitting their projects. There are seven categories – Performance, Mobile, Social Media, Digital Assets, Digital by Sector, Integrated, and Special – and projects are not restricted to entry in one specific area. Furthermore, there are three other awards that recognize brands for their impact and influence in digital innovation – Agency of the Year, Network of the Year, and Grand Prix. The judging criteria aligns with international standards to guarantee the highest quality and calibre of work is considered, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze prizes provided to the winners. The shortlist and selection jury consists of internationally recognised digital experts, and any valid digital work that aligns with the entry categories is welcomed.

MENA Digital Awards Winners As Per Category
Category Entrant Company Entry Title Brand Client Support Agencies Prize
Best Use of Social Media on a medium budget between USD 20,001-100,000 FP7 / RUH Be a Man Be a Man Al Arabiya Outdoor Advertising Company Magna Gold
Netizency Ready. Set. Goal!. Liv. Bank Liv. Bank Silver
Netizency Lenovo’s Digital Scavenger Hunt Lenovo Lenovo Middle East & North Africa Bronze
Best Use of Social Media on a small budget of USD 20,000 Netizency Olivia Gets Hired Liv. Bank Liv. Bank Gold
Amber Communication Noor Emirates Refining Co. LTD Silver
MPN Monopoly Dubai launch campaign Monopoly Dubai (Hasbro) Dubai Holding Bronze
Best Performance Campaign Netizency Winter is Coming WAVO OSN Gold
FP7 / RUH Decision Impossible Ford Aljazirah Vehicles Agencies Magna Global Silver
Fusion5 Wetex Wetex DEWA Bronze
Best Use of Data UM MENA 100+ reasons to use Listerine Listerine Johnson and Johnson JWT & Adlib Gold
Accenture Interactive Carrefour Data Focus (MyClub) MAF Carrefour MAF Carrefour Silver
Accenture Interactive Etisalat B2B Marketing Services Etisalat B2B Etisalat Bronze
Best Search Marketing Campaign Chain Reaction Alone we are delicious, together we are YUM KFC KFC ME Gold
Initiative MENA Mobily Search Mobily Mobily Silver
Magna Global Dubai Properties audience first approach to search Dubai Properties Dubai Properties Group Bronze
Best Use of Video Magna Global There’s living, then there’s Madinat Jumeirah Living Dubai Properties Dubai Properties FP7 McCann Gold
Merkle The Perfect Match Kellog’s Pringles Carat MENA Silver
KKDD Film Production Wing Walking Vatika Hair Gel Dabur International Bronze
Best Viral Campaign FLC Group L”IV”E The Irish Village The Irish Village Gold
Best Use of Mobile Leo Burnett Yukon – Driven by context General Motors GMC Gold
Nove Cinemas Nove Cinemas Nove Cinemas Nove Cinemas Silver
Best Application (Mobile/Tablet) Ooredoo Kuwait My Ooredoo App Kuwait Ooredoo Kuwait Ooredoo Kuwait Gold
Ooredoo Oman Ooredoo Oman App Ooredoo Oman Ooredoo Oman Silver
Best Moile App Like Digital DMCC Like Digital DMCC for MUSE App by Chalhoub Group MUSE by Chalhoub Group Chalhoub Group Gold
Best Integrated Media Campaign FP7 / RUH Be a Man Be a Man Al Arabiya Outdoor Advertising Company Magna Gold
Fusion5 DEWA Earth Hour DEWA DEWA Silver
Fusion5 DEWA Green Summer DEWA DEWA Bronze
Best Integrated Digital Campaign FP7 / RUH Be a Man Be a Man Al Arabiya Outdoor Advertising Company Magna Gold
Mubadala Investment Company DetermiNATION Short Film Mubadala Investment Company Mubadala Investment Company Silver
Crowd #iFoundRAK Visit Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Department Authority Bronze
Best Web Platform Digitas UK Saudi Aramco: An extraordinary storytelling platform Saudi Aramco Saudi Aramco Gold
House of Comms Marketing Management Seera Group (Al Tayyar Group) Websit Redevelopment Seera Seera Group Silver
Like Digital DMCC Like Digital DMCC for Kerzner International, websites, all brands One&Only, Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis Residences, Mazagan Beach Resort, Kerzer International Kerzner International Bronze
Digital Activation UM MENA 100+ reasons to use Listerine Listerine Johnson and Johnson JWT & Adlib Gold
Tactical Swipe (Right) To Dublin Jameson Pernod Ricard Gulf Silver
Best Use of Technology UM MENAT The Mega Prepaid STC STC JWT & Adlib Gold
B.U.T Immersive showcase at GITEX 2019 B.U.T B.U.T Silver
Digital Cause Marketing FP7 / RUH Be a Man Be a Man Al Arabiya Outdoor Advertising Company Magna Gold
Best Use of Digital by Sector – Automotive Leo Burnett Yukon – Driven by context General Motors GMC Carat MENA Gold
Crayons Global Media & Consultancy Nissan Patrol Unlock The Code Nissan Y.K. Al Moayyed Group Silver
FP7 / RUH Decision Impossible Ford Aljazirah Vehicles Agencies Magna Global Bronze
Best Use of Digital by Sector – Oil and Gas Digitas UK Saudi Aramco: An extraordinary storytelling platform Saudi Aramco Saudi Aramco Digitas UK Gold
Best Use of Digital by Sector – Technology/telecommunications Netizency Disconnect to Reconnect Lenovo Lenovo Gold
Netizency Lenovo Confessions Lenovo Lenovo Middle East & North Africa Silver
Netizency Lenovo’s Digital Scavenger Hunt Lenovo Lenovo Middle East & North Africa Bronze
Best Use of Digital by Sector – Financial and Banking Netizency Olivia Gets Hired Liv. Bank Liv. Bank Gold
Netizency Ready. Set. Goal!. Liv. Bank Liv. Bank Silver
Best Use of Digital by Sector – FMCG Merkle The Perfect Match Kellog’s Pringles Carat MENA Gold
Dabur International Vatika Hair Styling Gels Vatika Hair Gel Dabur International Ti22 Films and KKDD Films Silver
Best Use of Digital by Sector – Media FP7 / RUH Be a Man Be a Man Al Arabiya Outdoor Advertising Company Gold
Best Use of Digital by Sector – Healthcare Blue Logic Digital Advertising AI-DRIVEN Chatbot Medcare Medcare Hospitals Gold
Best Use of Digital by Sector Retail Glimpse Digital Agency Chaumet Campaign Chaumet Arabia Chaumet Gold
GRAND PRIX
Best Use of Digital by Sector – Financial and Banking Netizency Olivia Gets Hired Liv. Bank Liv. Bank Gold
AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Best Performance Campaign Netizency Winter is Coming WAVO OSN Gold
Best Use of Social Media on a small budget of USD 20,000 Netizency Olivia Gets Hired Liv. Bank Liv. Bank Gold
Best Use of Social Media on a medium budget between USD 20,001-100,000 Netizency Ready. Set. Goal!. Liv. Bank Liv. Bank Silver
Netizency Lenovo’s Digital Scavenger Hunt Lenovo Lenovo Middle East & North Africa Bronze
Best Use of Digital by Sector – Financial and Banking Netizency Olivia Gets Hired Liv. Bank Liv. Bank Gold
Netizency Ready. Set. Goal!. Liv. Bank Liv. Bank Silver
Best Use of Digital by Sector – Technology/telecommunications Netizency Disconnect to Reconnect Lenovo Lenovo Gold
Netizency Lenovo Confessions Lenovo Lenovo Middle East & North Africa Silver
Netizency Lenovo’s Digital Scavenger Hunt Lenovo Lenovo Middle East & North Africa Bronze
NETWORK OF THE YEAR
Best Search Marketing Campaign Initiative MENA Mobily Search Mobily Mobily Silver
Magna Global Dubai Properties audience first approach to search Dubai Properties Dubai Properties Group Bronze
Best Use of Data UM MENA 100+ reasons to use Listerine Listerine Johnson and Johnson JWT & Adlib Gold
Best Use of Video Magna Global There’s living, then there’s Madinat Jumeirah Living Dubai Properties Dubai Properties FP7 McCann Gold
Digital Activation UM MENA 100+ reasons to use Listerine Listerine Johnson and Johnson JWT & Adlib Gold
Best Use of Technology UM MENAT The Mega Prepaid STC STC JWT & Adlib Gold