About the Awards
Saudi retail is entering a new chapter, driven by giga-project destinations, data-led store experiences, and increasingly digital consumer behaviour. The Retail World Awards, presented by Retail World Forum and organized by Fast Company Middle East, celebrate the brands, teams, and technologies that turn ambition into measurable impact across the Kingdom.
These awards recognise creativity, strategic thinking, and technical excellence that elevate commerce, culture and customer experience in Saudi Arabia. The Fast Company Middle East editorial team will assess submissions across both strategic and technical categories.
More than 30 categories. One stage. A sector on the move.
When creativity meets commerce, retail becomes a movement.
Key Dates
- Early Bird: USD 799 (until 15 February 2026)
- Standard: USD 999 (after 15 February 2026)
All fees are non-refundable. Payment confirms your entry; entries are only reviewed once payment is processed.
Awards Night & winners announced: 5 May 2026 | Riyadh, KSA (co-located with Retail World Forum)
Why Apply
Winning a Retail World Award signals that your work is shaping the future of Saudi retail. Benefits include:
Regional visibility
Promotion across Retail World Forum and Fast Company Middle East platforms, reaching retail leaders, investors and ecosystem partners.
Independent credibility
Jury validation that strengthens commercial pitches, investor discussions and employer branding.
Talent attraction
Recognition that supports the recruitment and retention of retail, data and technology talent.
Business impact
Greater brand trust, stronger partnership opportunities and commercial momentum.
Thought leadership
Editorial features, interviews and speaking opportunities across Retail World Forum programming.
Competitive differentiation
Independently evaluated recognition that sets your work apart in a crowded market.
Eligibility
The Retail World Awards – KSA Edition are open to brands and retailers operating in Saudi Arabia. Eligible work must have been executed between 1 January 2025 and 31st December 2025 and must demonstrate measurable impact in the Saudi market. Submissions must be in English. Agencies may submit on behalf of clients, and solution providers may nominate client work, but cannot nominate themselves.
For complete rules and country-specific guidance, please refer to the Rules & FAQs.
Categories
THE MARKETFRONT
(Vision, Creativity & Brand Brilliance)
This category honours campaigns, retail experiences and brand initiatives that shaped markets, moved customers and strengthened cultural relevance. The Fast Company Middle East editorial team will evaluate Creativity, Strategy, Cultural Relevance and Measurable Brand Impact.
TECHNICAL AWARDS
(Technology, Operations & Systems Excellence)
Recognises the technical and operational capabilities powering modern retail, covering everything from supply chain and fulfilment to AI, payments and data orchestration. The Fast Company Middle East editorial team will evaluate innovation, implementation quality, ROI, scalability and national relevance.
The early-bird deadline is expiring soon.
Early Bird: USD 799 (until February 15, 2026)
