Dubai, UAE — November 2025: The Business Culture Awards MENA has officially announced its first panel of distinguished judges for the upcoming edition, marking a significant step forward in recognizing and celebrating outstanding achievements in workplace culture, leadership, and innovation across the region.

Each member of the newly announced judging panel brings a wealth of experience, global perspective, and thought leadership ensuring the Awards continue to set the benchmark for organizational excellence and cultural transformation.

The panel includes:

Mr. Navid Nazemian, PCC – Ranked as the World’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today and Founder of NN Executive Coaching, globally recognized for empowering senior leaders to elevate performance and impact.

Mr. Fady Karim – Chief Executive Officer and business leader specializing in Digital Transformation & AI-driven Marketing Innovation, known for his visionary leadership in redefining modern business practices.

Mr. Huosin Altoomah – President of the Advisory Board at Amani AlKindi Advocates & Legal Consultants, a respected legal expert driving excellence in governance and corporate advisory.

Mr. Edward Matti – Managing Partner at CCM Consultancy, with extensive experience in organizational culture transformation and leadership development.

Ms. Maha Mubarak Al Shamsi – Co-Founder of MSKD Global, an Emirati entrepreneur passionate about innovation, empowerment, and creative business solutions.

Dr. Mohamed Alkhatib, PhD – CEO of The Futurists Network – GCC, a leading voice in futurism, innovation, and leadership transformation in the Gulf region.

Ms. Lara Khouri – Co-Developer of The CEO Maker, an advocate for people-first leadership, emotional intelligence, and executive growth.

CA Girish Chand – Senior Partner at MCA Management Consultants, an expert in audit, tax, and advisory services, fostering ethical and growth-driven business cultures.

Ms. Jamuna Muralidharan – HR Advisory Lead at MCA Management Consultants, specializing in human capital development, culture building, and strategic HR leadership.

Commenting on the announcement, the organizing team stated, “We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of thought leaders and innovators to the judging panel. Their diverse expertise will help identify and celebrate the organizations shaping the future of workplace culture across MENA.”

The Business Culture Awards MENA continues to serve as a premier platform recognizing companies that champion employee engagement, inclusion, innovation, and leadership excellence, setting new standards for cultural transformation in the region and beyond.