CCI France UAE Business Awards 2025

CCI FRANCE UAE is pleased to launch a new edition of its Business Awards. The awards ceremony will take place during the CCI FRANCE UAE Gala Dinner on the theme 'From Heritage to Innovation' on Friday 11 April 2025. This grand evening will gather more than 800 guests, including companies, investors, and representatives of French and local authorities at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

The CCI FRANCE UAE Business Awards are composed of the below categories:

  • Tradition to Tomorrow Award - for MNC

Honoring a forward-thinking SME that exemplifies the power of innovation to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

This award recognizes a small or medium-sized French company that has relied on innovation to succeed in the United Arab Emirates. Recognized for its creative solutions and forward-thinking vision, this company embodies adaptability and progress. The award recognizes the achievements of French SMEs that demonstrate the transformative power of innovation in a dynamic market, highlighting an entrepreneurial spirit essential to future success.

  • Innovation Catalyst Award - for Startup & SMEs

Honoring a multinational company that links heritage and innovation to inspire a sustainable future.

This award recognizes a French multinational that has succeeded in establishing a lasting legacy in the United Arab Emirates. With values rooted in heritage and excellence, this company has built cultural bridges and contributed significantly to the economic and social landscape of the UAE. The award recognizes French companies whose dedication to heritage has had a significant impact on the growth and success of the UAE.

Companies can only apply in one of the category listed above.

The winners will receive

  • 1 seat for the Gala Dinner,
  • During the Gala Dinner: their logo displayed on the screen, 1 mn speech, and a prize awarded on stage,
  • After the award ceremony: communication on the CCI FRANCE UAE digital platforms. 

Conditions to apply

  • Innovation Catalyst Award - for Startup & SMEs: 
    • Be a company with fewer than 50 employees & not part of a larger Group,
    • Be a CCI FRANCE UAE member, 
    • Or if not a member, be a French company (i.e. company created by at least one French) or a French-founded company initiated abroad operating in the UAE.
    • Hold a valid UAE Trade Licence. Please email your Trade Licence to ccifranceuae(@)ccifranceuae.com
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  • Tradition to Tomorrow Award - for MNC"
    • Be a CCI France UAE member,
    • Be an Emirati company or a French Company (i.e. company created by at least one French) or a French-founded company initiated abroad operating in the UAE,
    • Hold a valid UAE Trade Licence. Please send your Trade Licence to ccifranceuae@ccifranceuae.com

The CCI France UAE, upon receipt of the application file, reserves the right to accept or not the applications according to the elements indicated in the form. 

Le Jury 

The jury is composed of UAE-based representatives with recognized expertise and influence in the small business, environmental and innovative sectors, honorary members of the CCI FRANCE UAE, connoisseurs of the Franco-Emirati relationship and sponsors of our 2025 gala. The jury will take to heart to study all your files thoroughly with professionalism and confidentiality.

Agenda

  • Monday 3 February to Friday 7 March 2025: Opening of applications
  • Wednesday 19 March 2025 : Pitch sessions SMEs
  • Thursday 20 March 2025 : Pitch sessions MNCs
  • Friday 11 April 2025 : Award ceremony during the Gala Dinner.

Gala Dinner 2025

Friday April 11, 2025 , St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. The theme of this year's event is “From Heritage to Innovation”

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