10 NOV. 2026 / DUBAI . UAE


ENTRY Process

Who will enter?

Entries are made by key stakeholders involved in a project, including:

 

Developers &
Project Owners:

Companies or individuals who own, fund, or lead a project and manage key decisions from planning to delivery

Contractors & Consultants:

Firms responsible for planning, designing, engineering, managing, and/or constructing the project

Subcontractors or Other Stakeholders: 

Any entity directly associated with a project, from project management through to completion and commissioning 

Project Teams:

Joint submissions by multiple stakeholders are also accepted, including teams of developers, owners, contractors, consultants, and other project partners

Entering the MEED Projects Awards 2026 in association with Mashreq involves a structured online submission process designed to showcase project excellence across the MENA region. 

Submission Steps:

Register Online: Create an account.
Select Categories: Review the award categories and choose the most relevant.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the required content, including key project details, facts and figures that address judging criteria, photos of the completed project and the construction phase, and any supporting document material.
Submit Entry: Complete the Entry Form in English. You can save your progress and return to it later.

Please note: The editorial team and judges reserve the right to move a submission to a more appropriate category at their discretion.

Eligibility & Guidelines:

Completion Timeline: Projects must be completed within a specific 12-month window: between 1 July the previous year and 30 June in the year of submission.
Confidentiality: All submitted information is treated with strict confidence.
Independent Judging: Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts who judge submissions in live sessions based on the submission criteria.

Key Dates

The deadline for entry submissions in 2026 is 19 June, although deadline extensions can be granted in some circumstances, such as for projects completed late in June.

 

11 Feb.
2026

Entries Open

19 Jun.
2026

Entry Deadline

10 Nov.
2026

Awards Reception