Khaled AlShehhi, Executive Director of Marketing and Communication from the UAE Government Media Office was awarded the Loeries Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award 2023.
This marks a significant milestone for the Middle East region as Al Shehhi is the first recipient from the Middle East region to receive the Award.
The Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award is given to people who have been doing really amazing work in the marketing space over an extended period of time, according to Loeries CEO Preetesh Sewraj.
The selection for the Award is also based on data, such as the Loeries rankings, which is reviewed by the Loeries Committee.
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On naming AlShehhi as the award recipient, Sewraj said he stood out instantly.
“Alshehhi is a brand champion for MENA region, renowned throughout the region for flying the flag high for the UAE by pushing the bar and supporting meaningful work.”
“He has been praised for his efforts to build the Emirates’ nation brand through a myriad projects and initiatives.”
This includes his award-winning work such as Empty Plates that won the UAE Government a Grand Prix and Gold Loerie last year. In 2021, UAE Government’s campaigns Double Moon and First Arabic Countdown both also won gold at the awards.
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On receiving the award AlShehhi said, “In the 45th anniversary year of the esteemed Loeries Awards, held in the vibrant heart of Cape Town where cultures and creativity converge, I am profoundly honored to be the first recipient from the Middle East to receive the Loeries Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award.”
“True innovation demands courage, a willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone, and an empowered team. In the UAE, we are fortunate to have leadership that not only recognises but actively fosters these values, laying the foundation for a thriving innovation ecosystem.
“Our transformative journey at the UAE Government Media Office, highlighted by over 220 global accolades, showcases that creativity and innovation are not confined to commercial brands. Governments, and nations like the UAE, can be monumental storytellers, shaping global narratives.”
AlShehhi has been named Digital Professional of the Year 2021 by The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and Marketing Game Changer by Campaign Middle East in 2020.
Earlier this year, he was also named the Advertising Person of the Year at the Dubai Lynx 2023.
