DUBAI: The Brew News Achievement Awards 2026 will recognise outstanding individuals and organisations whose achievements, innovation and contributions are making a meaningful difference across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Conceived and organised by The Brew News, the awards will celebrate excellence across industries while bringing deserving success stories into the spotlight.

The awards will recognise a diverse range of achievers, from established business leaders and entrepreneurs to emerging talent, professionals, innovators and community contributors. The initiative aims to highlight the people and organisations shaping industries, inspiring progress and creating a positive impact across the region.

The 2026 edition features categories across business and entrepreneurship, professional excellence, technology, health and wellness, sports, arts and culture, entertainment, hospitality and community impact. Key categories include Businessperson of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Start-up Entity of the Year, Young Achiever of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Real Estate, Excellence in Technology, Excellence in Health and Wellness, Excellence in Sports, Philanthropist of the Year and Sustainable Initiative of the Year.

Additional categories recognise achievements in academia, events and public relations, arts and literature, radio, entertainment, the restaurant industry, automobile industry and jewellery design. Hospitality categories include fine dining, casual dining and ethnic Indian cuisine.

“Every achievement has a story of dedication, perseverance and impact. Through these awards, we want to celebrate the people behind those impactful stories and give deserving achievers the recognition they deserve,” said Shaneer N Siddiqui, Founder and Managing Editor of The Brew News.

Open to eligible individuals and organisations based across the GCC, the awards welcome self-nominations as well as nominations for businesses, colleagues, industry leaders and other deserving candidates. Individual entrants may participate in a maximum of two categories.

Nominations are open until November 30, 2026, with a fee of AED 250 per category.

The awards reflect The Brew News’ commitment to its tagline, Reporting News That Matters, extending its focus beyond journalism to recognise the people and organisations driving impactful change. Through its digital platform, The Brew News covers business, finance, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and major regional and international developments, alongside interviews, videos and special reports.

The Brew News Achievement Awards 2026 will culminate in a ceremony on December 6, 2026, at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai. The evening will bring together nominees, finalists, industry leaders and invited guests to celebrate achievement, talent and the contributions shaping the GCC’s future.