Weber Shandwick MENAT named Large Agency of the Year and exceeds own awards record
DUBAI, UAE – 16 DECEMBER 2025: Weber Shandwick is celebrating a landmark year on the awards stage by marking 10 consecutive years of holding a ‘Large Agency/Consultancy’ recognition, and recording a new record total of 75 awards in 2025, exceeding its own previous personal best.
At the MEPRA Awards 2025, Weber Shandwick MENAT collected 26 awards, including the prestigious accolade of Large Agency of the Year. This included 11 gold, 10 silver and 5 bronze trophies, with Dalia Alqadhi receiving a high commendation for Young Communicator of the Year.
The agency also received a whopping 29 recognitions at the PRCA MENA Awards, where Simon Chalhoub received a high commendation for Intern of the Year.
In addition, Weber Shandwick MENAT was named to Fast Company Middle East’s Most Innovative Companies. The agency was recognized for purposeful innovation in the ‘Advertising, Branding and PR’ category – with initiatives like Halo and InfluAnswer Arabia being highlighted.
Earlier in 2025, the agency clinched its first-ever awards at the MMA Smarties KSA and The Marketing Society GCC Awards, which complemented wins at the SABRE Awards EMEA and PRCA Platinum Awards.
Other trophies for Weber Shandwick in 2025 included Top PR Agency at the GEC Awards 2025, and PR Innovation Champion at the IMP Champions Channel Awards 2025.
“These awards would not be possible without an incredible group of talented people who think, create and work together with such passion to make things happen. We’re also privileged to work with outstanding clients whose trust, collaboration and partnership inspire us to create meaningful, strategy-aligned work that makes a difference,” said Ziad Hasbani, Regional CEO of Weber Shandwick MENAT.
