- The Zoom Awards were established to celebrate exceptional success stories and impactful collaborations with customers and partners.
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- More than 35 partners and customers from diverse industries and markets across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (METAP) region were recognized for their exceptional achievements and contributions, showcasing the broad reach and impact of Zoom’s solutions.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 17 October 2024 — Zoom Video Communications Inc. held its prestigious 2024 Zoom Awards ceremony at GITEX Global, honoring over 35 outstanding partners and customers across the METAP region. The event, hosted in the presence of Mohannad AlKalash, Zoom’s Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Pakistan region (METAP), celebrated the success stories and collaborations that have driven innovation and digital transformation. The awards highlighted Zoom’s commitment to recognizing excellence across diverse markets, from government and healthcare to education and enterprise sectors.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our partners and customers,” said Mohannad AlKalash, Managing Director of Zoom in the METAP region. “These partnerships are the cornerstone of our success and enable us to drive meaningful impact across industries. The Zoom Awards not only recognize their commitment to innovation and excellence but also highlight the deep trust and collaboration that power the digital transformation journey in the METAP region. This night is a testament to the incredible work we’ve done together and the limitless potential ahead.”
Zoom’s AI-powered solutions are closely aligned with the UAE’s vision to lead in responsible AI development. With the recent approval of the UAE’s AI policy by the UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the focus on advancement, ethics, and sustainability mirrors Zoom’s commitment to driving impactful, AI-powered transformation across various industries and communities in the region and beyond.
Celebrating Excellence: 2024 Zoom Award Winners
Partner Awards
1. Jabra, Technology Alliance Partner of the Year - Audio Excellence
2. Logitech, Technology Alliance Partner of the Year - Video Excellence in Collaboration
3. FVC, Distributor of the Year - Middle East
4. Naizak, Rising Star Partner Award - Saudi Arabia
5. CCR, Dual Horizon ZCX Achievement Award
6. Speech Logix Group, Innovator Award of the Year
7. Incube, Rising Star Distributor of the Year - Service Providers
8. Al Nafitha International, Partner of the Year - Saudi Arabia
9. Arkan Integrated Solutions, Zoom Phone Partner of the Year – MEA
10. HP, Collaboration Innovator Award
11. Crayon, Digital Workplace Innovator Award
12. Atcom, Accelerated Visionary Award
13. Quantum FZE, Strategic Partner of the Year – MEA
14. First Distribution, Distributor of the Year – Africa
15. Redington Turkey, Distributor of the Year – Turkey
16. Redington Middle East, Rising Star Distributor of the Year - Middle East
17. AWS, Co-Selling Alliance Partner of the Year
18. TeleApps, Rapid Impact Award
19. Data Direct Group, ZCX Vanguard Award
20. Wesal IT, ZCX Champion of Tomorrow Award
21. Al Rostamani, ZCX and Zoom Phone Powerhouse Award
22. SimComm, ZCX Emerging Partner Award
23. Emircom, ZCX Regional Expansion Award
24. United Mak Group Technologies LLC, ZCX Trailblazer Award
25. Mannai Trading Co. WLL, Partnership Renaissance Award
26. Nextbridge Solutions, ZCX Synergy Award
27. Al Futtaim, Solution Advocacy Award
28. Oracle, Cloud Innovation Partner of the Year
29. Lenovo, Hardware Ally of the Year
30. Realwear, Wearable Innovator Award
31. Solutions by STC, Digital Transformation Partner Award - Saudi Arabia
32. Turk Telekom Ventures, Rising Star Partner of the Year – Turkey
33. C3Flow, Boutique UCaaS Expertise Award
34. CDW, Consulting Champion of the Year
35. Hawsaba, Growth Partner of the Year - Saudi Arabia
36. Interactivo - Rising Star Partner of the Year – Egypt
37. Neat - Hardware Trailblazer of the Year
Customer Awards
1. Gulf Medical University (GMU), Workspace in Education Award
2. Ajman University, ZCX in Education Award
3. American University of Sharjah (AUS), Digital Campus Award
4. Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Best Smart Classroom Award
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