The 2025 edition of the annual Middle East Consultant Awards (MEC Awards) took place yesterday evening at the Ritz Carlton, JBR, Dubai and recognised excellence across 21 distinct categories split across ‘Individuals’, ‘Projects’ and ‘Companies’.
For the first time in the event’s history, the Middle East Consultant team also recognised ‘Honourable Achievement’ winners in several categories. In total, 21 trophies were awarded, along with 17 plaques to Honourable Achievement recipients. Over 200 people from the built environment were in attendance, including firms from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Judges for the MEC Awards included:
- Alicia Dauth, Water Assurance Technical Lead, Water Security Collective
- Allison Wicks, Quality Integration Specialist, Qualitaz & Chair, CIOB Dubai Hub Committee
- Dragana Linden, Executive Board Member, Alliance Investment Holding Group
- Siddharta Banerji, Managing Director & Co-Founder, LUXE Developers
- Tarek Emara, QA/QC Director, China State Construction Engineering Corporation
- William Craig Garrett, Digital Construction Manager, ALEC
- Jason Saundalkar, Head of Content at Middle East Consultant
- Priyanka Raina, Associate Editor, Middle East Consultant
“For the 2025 edition of the Middle East we executed a number of new things based on feedback we’ve received from clients, and a desire to keep the event fresh as the region’s only consultant-focused awards program. Feedback from attendees has been brilliant so far, particularly with honouring a second achievement in certain categories, and our use of two MCs to keep energy off the charts through the evening. We look forward to building on this success in 2026,” said Jason Saundalkar, Head of Content at Middle East Consultant.
Outstanding Debut Award
- Almudena Berzosa, Corpolgia Consulting
- Marissa Ramos, North 51 Consulting
- Salama Alketbi, AECOM
Winner: Salama Alketbi, AECOM
Honourable Achievement: Almudena Berzosa, Corpolgia Consulting
Under 30 Champion of the Year – Female
- Jihane Marroun, B8 Architecture
- Hiba Irshaid, Omnium Resolve
- Rosine Nabaa, TBH
Winner: Hiba Irshaid, Omnium Resolve
Honourable Achievement: Rosine Nabaa, TBH
Under 30 Champion of the Year – Male
- Bassel Abuamro, AESG
- Matthew Redding, CSQ Project Development Consultants
- Suthan Sivaraj, 9E Global Engineering Consultants
- Tabish Hasan, Consistent Engineering Consultants
- Tony Pheloups, B8 Architecture
- Vineeth Bonthala, GHD Global
Winner: Bassel Abuamro, AESG
Honourable Achievement: Tabish Hasan, Consistent Engineering Consultants
Executive of the Year – Female
- Alyaa Al Wahab, Rider Levett Bucknall
- Carole Akoury, JT + Partners
- Celeste Tai, Omnium International
- Cheryl Cairns, Trowers & Hamlins
- Engi Jaber, Climatize, part of +impact
- Kristina Bråteng, B8 Architecture
- Sandra Woodall, TangramMENA
Winner: Engi Jaber, Climatize, part of +impact
Honourable Achievement: Cheryl Cairns, Trowers & Hamlins
Executive of the Year – Male
- Ali Cornejo, B8 Architecture
- Christopher Nicolas, TBH
- Eng. Ibrahim Saad, James Cubitt Middle East & North Africa
- Hakim Ezzahouany, North 51 Consulting
- Kola Ojeyomi, HKR
- Murali Guruvappan, 9E Global Engineering Consultants
- Prasanth Chakkingal, PNC Architects – Sobha Realty
- Sanu Mathew, SEED Engineering Consultants
Winner: Christopher Nicolas, TBH
Honourable Achievement: Sanu Mathew, SEED Engineering Consultants
Project of the Year – Public Facilities
- GEMS Founder’s School, Consistent Engineering Consultants
- Green Hub, Trust Engineering Consultancy
- Muharraq Ring Road, Manama, Bahrain, AECOM
- Salata Business Park, Trust Engineering Consultancy
- Sheikh Zayed Biosphere, Dubai, TangramMENA
Winner: Muharraq Ring Road, Manama, Bahrain, AECOM
Honourable Achievement: Salata Business Park, Trust Engineering Consultancy
Project of the Year – Hospitality & Tourism
- Entertainment City, Trust Engineering Consultancy
- Hilton Marjan Island Beach Resort & Spa, JT + Partners
- Mixed Use Development Libya, Trust Engineering Consultancy
- NH Collection Hotel, Marjan Island, B8 Architecture
- The Soudah Development, Soudah Development & AtkinsRealis
- Tattu Dubai, Compass Project Consulting
- teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, AECOM and Miral
Winner: The Soudah Development, Soudah Development & AtkinsRéalis
Honourable Achievement: Hilton Marjan Island Beach Resort & Spa, JT + Partners
Project of the Year – Commercial
- Al Maryah Tower, CSQ Project Development Consultants
- DMCC Uptown Tower Business Centre, SAY Studio
- Façade Reimagined – Proposed Façade Design & Addition of Phase 2 Expansion, Freeline Engineering Consultants
- Nad Al Sheba Mall, Gensler Middle East
- Palm Jumeirah Mall Expansion, Compass Project Consulting
- The Link, Climatize, part of +impact
- The Office Vortex, B8 Architecture
Winner: The Office Vortex, B8 Architecture
Honourable Achievement: Palm Jumeirah Mall Expansion, Compass Project Consulting
Project of the Year – Residential
- Address Residences Zabeel, Mirage
- Anantara Mina Residences, JT + Partners
- DAMAC Lagoons, Climatize, part of +impact
- Giardino Village Townhouses, Trust Engineering Consultancy
- Masaar by Arada, Dewan Architects + Engineers
- Rivera Essence – Classic Villa, B8 Architecture
- Grove Project – Plot P09 Louvre Residence, AtkinsRéalis
- The St. Regis Branded Residences, SEED Engineering Consultants
- Yas Acres – Magnolias and Dahlias, AECOM
- ZāZEN Gardens – Al Furjan, Dubai, Consistent Engineering Consultants
Winner (Dubai): DAMAC Lagoons – Climatize, part of +impact
Honourable Achievement (Abu Dhabi): Grove Project – Plot P09 Louvre Residence, AtkinsRéalis
Honourable Achievement (Sharjah): Masaar by Arada, Dewan Architects + Engineers
Company of the Year
- AESG
- AtkinsRéalis
- B8 Architecture
- Compass Project Consulting
- Euroart
- JT+Partners
- KEO International Consultants
- Omnium International
- Trust Engineering Consultancy
Winner: Omnium International
Honourable Achievement: AtkinsRéalis
Architectural Company of the Year
- B8 Architecture
- Dewan Architects + Engineers
- Freeline Engineering Consultants
- Gensler Middle East
- Trust Engineering Consultancy
Winner: Gensler Middle East
Honourable Achievement: B8 Architecture
Interior Design Company of the Year
- SAY Studio
- Trust Engineering Consultancy
Winner: SAY Studio
Urban Planning Company of the Year
Judges did not choose other companies for the shortlist
Winner: Prior + Partners
Cost Consulting Company of the Year
- Compass Project Consulting
- C-Quest
- CSQ Project Development Consultants
- Omnium International
Winner: Omnium International
Honourable Achievement: C-Quest
Dispute Resolution & Claims Specialist of the Year
- HKA
- Inshield International Consultancy
- Omnium Resolve
- Secretariat
- TBH
- Trowers & Hamlins
Winner: HKA
Honourable Achievement: Inshield International Consultancy
Fire Safety Consultant of the Year
- AESG
- Joule Group
Winner: Joule Group
Specialist Consulting Company of the Year
- DSP Consultants
- STONEX Consulting
- TBH
Winner: TBH
MEP Engineering Company of the Year
- AESG
- Consistent Engineering Consultants
- Mirage
- MEP Design Studio – PNC Architects – SOBHA Realty
- SEED Engineering Consultants
Winner: AESG
Honourable Achievement: MEP Design Studio – PNC Architects – SOBHA Realty
Project Management Company of the Year
- AESG
- Accurex Plus for Project Management Services Co
- Compass Project Consulting
- CSQ Project Development Consultants
- North 51 Consulting
Winner: Compass Project Consulting
Honourable Achievement: CSQ Project Development Consultants
Sustainable Consultancy of the Year
- AECOM
- AESG
- Climatize, part of +impact
Winner: AECOM
Multidiscipline Consulting Company of the Year
- 9E Global Engineering Consultants
- AECOM
- AESG
- CSQ Project Development Consultants
- Freeline Engineering Consultants
- KEO International Consultants
Winner: KEO International Consultants
Honourable Achievement: AECOM
Read more about the Middle East Consultant Awards by clicking here.