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High-profile Industry Figures
1st - 1st October
“Recognizing the Most Innovative & Ground-breaking Deals Across the Middle East”
Join the Industry's Most High-profile Figures in Celebrating!
Since 2014, the Global Banking & Markets AWARDS (formerly the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Awards) has been recognising the most innovative and ground-breaking deals from Sovereign, Corporate and Financial Institution issuers and borrowers.
The exhaustive selection process involves close examination of deal size, tenor, structure, and distribution; analysis and background of the borrower and their accessibility to financing; with extra credit for those deals demonstrating high quality execution, accessing new pools of liquidity, innovative structuring, and opening-up new markets.
Bringing together the industry’s most high-profile figures, the Global Banking & Markets: Middle East AWARDS 2025 ceremony is an opportunity to raise the profile of the financial markets with the international investment community, and to inspire future issuance by Middle Eastern companies.
ENQUIRIES EMAIL: marketing@globalbankingmarkets.com
Discover More About Our Awards Ceremony and Exclusive Digital Assets
Awards Ceremony & Dinner: Join us at our prestigious awards ceremony and dinner, where winners come together with colleagues, clients, and prospects to celebrate their success. This is a night to honour the industry's brightest talents, with premium and VIP tables available for up to 10 guests. VIP tables, strictly limited, offer front-row seating and champagne service for an unforgettable experience.
As a winner, you'll have the opportunity to bring your team on stage to accept your award in front of a distinguished audience. Capture the moment with professional photography and videography, with instant access to your photos for immediate sharing. You'll also take home a personalised award tombstone as a keepsake of your achievement.
Digital Assets Package: Amplify your win with our comprehensive digital assets package. This includes a winner’s digital tombstone and personalised social media card for use across your internal and external communications, whether in client pitch books, on your website, or on social media platforms.
Your win will be highlighted with two social media announcements from GBM’s official account—one before and one after the ceremony—shared with our extensive global network of market decision-makers. With an average of 100,000+ impressions and 2,500+ clicks per post, your achievement will reach a wide and engaged audience. The digital assets are yours to use for up to 12 months with unlimited reach.
Celebrate your success in style and maximize the impact of your win. Learn more and secure your place today!
ENQUIRIES EMAIL: marketing@globalbankingmarkets.com
Reasons to Attend
Recognising the most innovative & ground-breaking deals from across the Middle East.
- Showcase your win
- Make valuable connections
- Celebrate
Showcase your win
Showcase your win
Winning an award is a testament to your dedication and success.
Attending the ceremony maximizes this achievement, reinforcing your brand’s commitment to excellence and respect for the industry.
Your presence showcases your leadership, gives your team a well-deserved moment in the spotlight, and positions your business among the top in the industry.
Make valuable connections
Make valuable connections
Our Award ceremonies bring together industry leaders, experts, potential collaborators, and future clients—all in one room.
Offering unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic, celebratory setting.
Engage with fellow industry leaders, sparking valuable partnerships, mentorships, or client relationships.
Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate your team’s achievements with your key clients and other industry leaders.
Create valuable team-building experiences, allowing your team to enjoy a well-deserved night off while celebrating your company’s commitment to excellence.
Roll out the red carpet - enjoy an evening complete with great food, great entertainment and moment of anticipation.
Criteria to Enter
Deal of the Year Awards:
The Deal of the Year awards acknowledge exceptional transactions and deals that have had a major influence on the business and financial sectors. These awards celebrate the creativity, complexity and overall achievement of the deals, as well as the people and organizations responsible for their execution.
- Deals submitted must have closed between 1st January 2024 & 31st December 2024
- One deal/submission can be entered into a maximum of two categories
- Banks and Advisers submitting for Deals of the Year may only nominate one deal per Award category
- Submissions must have confirmed consent from the Issuer/Borrower to be considered
House Awards:
The House Awards recognise and honour outstanding performance by organisations for their exceptional achievements. The winners gain recognition, visibility, and are able to better establish themselves as market leaders within their fields
- Each submission can only be entered into one category
- Only performance from 1st January 2024 & 31st December 2024 will be considered
- Only submissions that are fully complete by the stated deadline will be considered
Individual Awards:
The Individual Awards recognise and honour outstanding performance by individuals for their exceptional achievements. The winners gain recognition, visibility, and are able to better establish themselves as market leaders within their fields.
- Each submission can only be entered into one category
- Only performance from 1st January 2024 & 31st December 2024 will be considered
- Only submissions that are fully complete by the stated deadline will be considered
Investor Awards:
The Investor awards recognise and honour exceptional achievements by funds. They help gain recognition, become more visible, and establish themselves as market leaders in their field.
- Each submission can only be entered into one category
- Only performance from 1st January 2024 & 31st December 2024 will be considered
- Only submissions that are fully complete by the stated deadline will be considered
Nominate
PROCESS TO ENTER:
- All submissions must be received by COB on Friday 8th November 2024
- Winners will be notified of their success from w/c 10th February 2025
- The Global Banking & Markets: Africa AWARDS Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 26th March 2025 at the Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
Judging Process: These awards are independently determined and awarded by Global Banking & Markets (“GBM”), and therefore represent the opinion of GBM. The significant resource and weighting we dedicate to our market sounding process for each of our awards globally, in conjunction with our own market knowledge, is what informs our final decisions.
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Celebrate your success in style and maximize the impact of your win. Learn more and secure your place today!
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