Global Brands Magazine Honours Winners at Global Brand Awards 2026 in Dubai
ADNOC Distribution, SASREF, Emirates NBD, HP and Sobha Realty among the organisations represented at Global Brands Magazine's 14th awards ceremony
LONDON, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Brands Magazine held the 14th Global Brand Awards at Address Sky View, Dubai, on 2 October, recognising companies across banking, energy, aviation, technology, real estate and other industries.
Representatives of ADNOC Distribution, SASREF, Emirates NBD, HP Computing and Printing Middle East, Sobha Realty, Saudi Global Ports and Bin Sulaiman Group joined the ceremony, alongside award recipients from international markets. The Global Brand Awards is an annual international awards programme presented exclusively by Global Brands Magazine.
Awards Presented in Dubai
Mr. Yaqoob Al Ali, Executive Director and Private Advisor, Office of His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, and Dr. Sunil Ambalavelil, Lawyer and Global Executive Chairman, Kaden Boriss, were among the distinguished guests at the awards presentations.
The evening recognised businesses from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other countries, with awards spanning financial services, energy, ports and logistics, property, hospitality, automotive, education and lifestyle. GBM's research considers performance, innovation, customer experience and consistency within each company's market.
Jay Reddy, Chief Executive Officer of Global Brands Magazine, said:
"It was a privilege to welcome so many accomplished organisations and business leaders to Dubai for our 14th Global Brand Awards. Seeing companies from different countries and industries come together made the evening particularly special. I congratulate all our 2026 winners and thank our guests, speakers, partners and everyone involved in making this year's ceremony such a success."
Speakers Address AI and Brand Building
The ceremony also featured two talks on artificial intelligence. Mervyn D'Couto, Chief Marketing Officer at HeyBobo, presented "Say Hello to HeyBobo – Your Personal Wellness Companion," looking at AI and personalised experiences.
Rachel Meuleman, Founder of The Bizz Advisors and BizzAngels, spoke on "AI Can Build Your Brand. Humans Make People Believe It." Her session examined how businesses can use AI in brand building while retaining the human connection that earns customer trust.
HeyBobo Dyaan and Zaga Urban Support the Ceremony
HeyBobo was the Platinum Sponsor of the Global Brand Awards 2026, with Dyaan and Zaga Urban as event sponsors. Global Brands Magazine thanked the sponsors for supporting the Dubai awards ceremony.
Dyaan (dyaan.org) is a satellite-data analysis and environmental monitoring platform that helps users track changes in land, water and vegetation. Zaga Urban (zagaurban.com) is a construction, architecture and interior design company delivering residential and commercial projects.
About Global Brands Magazine
Global Brands Magazine is a UK-based publication covering brands, business leadership and industry developments. Its annual Global Brand Awards programme recognises businesses across sectors and markets. The Dubai ceremony on 2 October 2026 marked the programme's 14th edition.
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