Intelligent ICT Awards Middle East
Digital innovation across the Middle East was recognised and celebrated during Intelligent Global Media’ s prestigious ICT awards event in Dubai.
The Intelligent ICT Awards Middle East took place at Lock, Stock & Barrel, Business Bay, on October 15 and showcased IT success stories from across the region, with the region’ s technology change-makers and leading vendors recognised.
The awards, supported by headline sponsor Kyndryl, presenting sponsors Imprivata, Calero and EMW, and category sponsors HP, HPE, DPI and Check Point, featured six categories that celebrate the achievements of IT and business leaders, and the event was hosted by Danielle White.
Winners were selected by an independent jury panel, made up of:
• Dr. Basel Almourad, Associate Professor of IT in the College of Technological Innovation at Zayed University
• Enas Musa Al-lozi, Associate Professor at Zayed University
• Glyn Yates, Business Development Director, GTM International
• Mariana Missakian, best-selling Author, TEDx Speaker and Doctoral Candidate
• Sheeba Sultan Hasnain, Chairwoman and CIO of SENTIENTE
• Hassan Mirreh, Chief Design Offi cer, CTS-DT
Jodie Harris, Head of Events at Intelligent Global Media, said:“ We delivered on our mission to create a relaxed, fun and informal awards event that celebrates the best of this region’ s ICT industry.
“ It was a privilege to recognise the great digital success stories from across the region, and we received some truly outstanding submissions. Thanks to everyone involved – including our suppliers, sponsors, fantastic host and, of course, our fi nalists, for helping to make this such a memorable event.”
INTELLIGENT ICT AWARDS MIDDLE EAST HOST
Danielle White is a former teacher, communication consultant, public speaking coach and dynamic event host, known for helping people communicate with confidence and impact.
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She began her career as an actor, training with Trinity College London, before teaching and coaching students to achieve distinctions, merits and awards of excellence.
Her journey has taken her from New York, directing young actors at one of the city’ s leading performing arts camps, to the UAE, where she founded her company, The Power of Speaking.
Danielle combines performance expertise with science-backed techniques to equip professionals, leaders, and organisations with the skills to present with confi dence, lead effectively, and connect with any audience. www. intelligentcio. com