November 05, 2015 - Orient Planet PR & Marketing Communications, one of the Middle East’s most rapidly growing Public Relations, Marketing and Communications consultancy, grabbed the award in the Media, Marketing & Events category of the Middle East Stars of Business Awards, recently held at the Joharah Ballroom of the Madinat Jumeirah Resort in Dubai. The award was given in recognition of the company’s significant contributions in the field of PR and marketing—reinforcing its position as one of the Middle East region’s top Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

The Middle East Stars of Business recognizes the region’s best SMEs across 22 business categories. Nominations were welcomed from countries across the GCC and Middle East region. A special jury composed of industry experts and professionals screened all nominations and selected the best of the best companies whose performances has helped raised the bar and set new benchmarks of business excellence. Orient Planet and other awardees received their industry achievement awards in an exclusive gala ceremony attended by more than 1,000 VIPs and dignitaries from the region’s SME community.

Nidal Abou Zaki, Managing Director, Orient Planet, said, “We are truly humbled and honored to receive the award for Best Media, Marketing & Events company at this year's Middle East Stars of Business Awards. We would like to thank this year's panel of distinguished judges for this distinction, which not only places us among the region's top SMEs but also reinforces our leadership in the rapidly growing PR, marketing and communications industry. We attribute our success to our talented multicultural team, our extensive network of regional and global partners, and our exceptional ability to adapt to the technological advancements and the shifting business landscape. Rest assured that we will remain steadfast in our commitment towards pushing boundaries and upholding excellence in our efforts to help our clients achieve success.”

The annual awards is organized by the CPI Group and presented by the National Bank of Abu Dhabi. The event has become an iconic awards brand like no other in the region and is universally respected as the screening process of nominees are scientifically assessed and unimpeachably judged.