Event Details
SME Beyond Borders 2015 is the largest business conference of its kind in the MENA region for top-line entrepreneurs.
Discover what the world’s top-performing SMEs are doing.
Learn more about their infrastructures, their alliances, their financial strategies.
Understand what technologies they’re using and why.
With a format that enables high interaction and a first of its kind ‘Unconference Sessions’, you’ll experience first-hand what the trailblazers have to say. Interact with the creative leaders of tomorrow and brainstorm with them to find out how you’re going to translate strategies into a better bottom line for your business.
It’s a time to #RethinkSuccess
Who should attend?
· SME owners & directors
· Government agencies
· Public sector decision-makers
· Thought leaders
· VIPs from key SME bodies
· Banks & finance houses
· Investment specialists
· Incubation & start-up services
For more information and to register your interest to attend please visit;
www.smebeyondborders.com/rethinksuccess
NBAD presents the Stars of Business Awards in association with SME Advisor – natural Champions of the SME community
Stars of Business has become an iconic awards brand like no other in the region. It recognizes the very best SMEs across 22 business categories. It’s universally respected as scientifically assessed and unimpeachably judged. No wonder that in 2014, we had 3,028 entries – will yours be part of our heated selection and judging in 2015?
The exclusive Stars of Business gala awards takes place on November 2nd – and it’s the perfect conclusion to our ground-breaking, benchmark conference: ‘SME Beyond Borders’.
Drawing together VVIP speakers from across the globe, SME Beyond Borders is a supercharged, powerhouse SME event, authoritatively assessing sector trends and analyzing the key factors influencing the performance of SMEs in the region. The winners of Stars of Business walk in the footsteps of the thought leadership and quest for excellence that SME Beyond Borders crystallizes like no other event in the calendar. There’s no better platform for the biggest and best business Awards in the GCC.
Recognising achievement and raising the bar
November 2nd is an apex date in the SME calendar. It’s when we recognise and honour the SMEs whose performance has raised the bar and set new benchmarks of business excellence.
Whether your business is just starting out and aspiring to great things; or a medium-sized enterprise with a brilliant history of growth and achievement, now is your chance to shine.
What’s more, there are 22 categories you can enter – so there’s something for companies from every industry and background.
This year, for the first time, we welcome entries from nations across the GCC and Middle East. If you’re a winner in one of the key categories, we’ll bring you to a glittering awards gala in Dubai – and honour your achievements in front of 1,000 key VIPs and dignitaries.
The Stars of Business Awards is a glittering annual gala. Extensively promoted across the press and online media, it’s a ‘who’s who’ of the regional SME universe, attracting 800 attendees to a sumptuous, glamorous evening of networking, followed by gourmet dinner, awards ceremony and sensational entertainments. This year’s venue couldn’t be better – the sensational Madinat Jumeirah with its wealth of unrivalled amenities.
A night to remember on a grand scale, guests include senior government officials, captains of industry – and the owners, directors and managers of the region’s leading SMEs.
Will you be there and see your business in the limelight?
For more information and to nominate your business please visit;
