Dubai to Host 8th Golden Excellence Awards & The Runway Edition Celebrating Innovation and Tolerance

Dubai, UAE – Vertex Events Dubai is set to host the 8th Golden Excellence Awards & The Runway Edition on May 18, 2025, at the InterContinental Hotel, Festival City, Dubai. The prestigious event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Cabinet Minister & Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, will celebrate excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural diversity.

Since its inception in 2014, the Golden Excellence Awards have recognized visionary leaders and trailblazers across industries through a rigorous nomination process. This year’s edition will elevate the experience with a high-fashion runway show featuring international designers and a panel discussion on Tolerance & Coexistence, reflecting the UAE’s core values.

A special highlight of the evening will be the felicitation of renowned journalist and author Rajdeep Sardesai, who will receive the Golden Excellence Award in Journalism for his outstanding contributions to the media industry.

Vertex Events Dubai, a leader in the Middle East’s event management sector, has organized over 10 flagship events at Dubai Expo 2020, including the historic Blockchain Summit and the International Property Show in London. The company has also promoted Urdu cultural heritage through Mushairas (poetry symposiums) since 2000.

The event is supported by Title Sponsor Dugasta Properties, along with key partners. The evening promises to bring together entrepreneurs, cultural icons, and global thought leaders for a night of glamour, inspiration, and unity.