CIO Middle East and IDC hosts the inaugural CIO100 Awards, celebrating the region's top 100 tech leaders

In a landmark event for the Middle East’s technology sector, Foundry and IDC have officially launched the inaugural CIO100 Middle East Awards in Dubai, spotlighting the region’s most influential and visionary CIOs and tech leaders. The new awards program builds on the success of Foundry’s global recognition platform, expanding the prestigious CIO50 initiative to celebrate the transformational leadership that is driving technology innovation across the region.

The CIO100 Middle East Awards are part of Foundry’s broader global recognition program, which includes regional editions in Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, India, as well as the long-established CIO100 Awards in the US and UK. The Middle East version of the awards program is designed to honor outstanding technology executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, ingenuity, and a clear focus on future-proofing their organizations in an era of rapid digital transformation.

The CIO100 Middle East Awards aim to highlight CIOs who have been instrumental in shaping the digital future of their organizations. As businesses across the region navigate new economic and technological landscapes, the awardees represent the best in leadership, with a clear focus on innovation, sustainability, and the ability to drive significant business growth through technology.