SPIA enjoys grand Abu Dhabi debut for 12th version as Middle East’s sports activities trade stars are celebrated – Sport360 News

Prize winners integrated DP World, TikTok, ADSC, ADNOC, Ethara and Saudi Arabian Football Federation [SAFF]. Victors within the 19 classes were picked by means of an unbiased panel of judges, comprising trade stalwarts selected for his or her experience within the Middle East sports activities ecosphere.

Sport360X Managing Director Bassam Nawfal was once delighted by means of the sturdy reaction to this 12 months’s awards.

He mentioned: “We are extremely proud to have introduced the 12th version of the Sports Industry Awards to Abu Dhabi.

“This tournament has all the time been about celebrating the visionaries, organisations and tasks riding the expansion of recreation around the area – and 2025 was once no exception. Welcoming such a lot of illustrious visitors to House42 Arena was once a testomony to the eagerness and momentum in the back of the Middle East’s sports activities trade.

“From remarkable campaigns to world-class amenities, the calibre of this 12 months’s winners was once in reality inspiring. We’re additionally thankful to all our companions and sponsors whose improve made this newest birthday celebration imaginable.

“Since being established in 2012, the Sports Industry Awards has stood as a beacon of excellence, and we’re thrilled with the overwhelming response to this milestone edition.”

Each submission was once completely evaluated in opposition to set standards by means of a panel of seasoned mavens from around the sports activities sector, making sure a procedure rooted in integrity and equity. With transparency as a concern, 16 judges implemented a structured, independent way to supply each and every entrant an equivalent alternative.

These integrated: H.H. Princess Nouf AlSaud (General Manager – Marketing, Ministry of Sport Saudi Arabia), Richard Scudamore (Former Executive Chairman & CEO, Premier League), Marina Storti (CEO, WTA Ventures), H.E. Ali Al Ali (CEO & Board Member, Dubai Racing Club), Melissa Moncada (CEO & Founder, Aurora Group), Danny Townsend (CEO, SURJ Sports Investment), Tom Foley (CEO, Go Sport), Shaima Alhusseini (Saudi Sports for all Federation, Managing Director), Jan Paterson (Managing Director – Sport, NEOM), Andrea De Vincentiis (HSBC, Global Head of Brand Partnerships), Alex Brown (Senior Vice President, Brand & Marketing, ADNOC), Jamie Dean (Executive Director – Sports, MODON), Simon Morris (Vice President, Marketing, International, Adobe), Karim Younes (Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025, Head of Marketing & Commercial), Warwick Gird (General Manager – Marketing, Spinneys).

Abu Dhabi Sports Council got here away with ‘Best Youth Sports Program’ for Active Hub, ‘Best Corporate Wellness’ with Abu Dhabi Government Games 2024 and ‘Best Mass Participation Event’ for ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon. Their General Secretary, His Excellency Aref Al Awani, was once additionally honoured with ‘Strategic Leadership in Middle East Sport’.

Saudi Arabia’s Adwa AlArifi, Assistant Minister for Sport Affairs at Ministry of Sport, won the night time’s 2nd popularity prize, for ‘Transformational Leadership in Middle East Sport’.

An night time of luck for DP World integrated ‘Best Sports Campaign’ (Beyond Borders with 160over90), ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ with Green Drive and ‘Best Sport Event’ for DP World Tour Championship.

Ethara gained ‘Best Sports Agency’ and ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sport in the Middle East’, whilst their paintings with Train Yas was once awarded with ‘Best Community Sports Initiative’.

Other highlights integrated TikTok Zone (For UAE Pro League) being honoured with gold in ‘Best Fan Engagement in Sport’ and Growing.Together. (Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034™ Bid) getting silver in ‘Best Sports Campaign’.

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By combining the talents and community of each organisations, this union creates even higher worth for the area’s recreation sector.