DUBAI: Fast Company, the business news magazine that introduced its Middle East edition last year, has revealed its annual compilation of the region’s Most Innovative Companies.
The roster highlights 42 companies spanning 23 diverse sectors, encompassing e-commerce, retail, consumer goods, and media.
Ravi Raman, the publisher of Fast Company Middle East, conveyed to Arab News, “The Most Innovative Companies list not only sends an encouraging message to teams and stakeholders but also resonates globally, spotlighting how companies in the Middle East are pushing the boundaries of innovation.”
“I’m genuinely impressed by the profound impact each honoree is making within their respective industries, reaffirming our belief in the human capacity to envision, create, and enhance,” Raman added.
The media category saw recognition of three companies: Al Arabiya News Channel for pioneering technological advancements in news delivery, Kapturise as an all-in-one solution for content creation, and Telfaz11 for extending creative and cultural influence beyond Saudi Arabia.
In the advertising, branding, and PR sector, five companies were selected, with three spots claimed by the advertising network Publicis Groupe Middle East and its affiliated agencies Leo Burnett and Saatchi & Saatchi.
The list also acknowledged media intelligence provider Carma for delivering tailored content and banking firm Mashreq for its innovative campaigns.
Advertising agency TBWA\RAAD was acknowledged in the workplaces category for establishing shared goals through dynamic and adaptable policies.
OSN stood out as the sole company featured in the entertainment category due to its inclusive content strategy.
Among this year’s list were multinationals like L’Oreal Middle East and PepsiCo Middle East, alongside local entities such as Masdar City and e&.
Source: Arab News