MENACA Cloud Awards 2026

About Cloud Awards

The MENACA Cloud Awards is a dedicated recognition program designed to honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant impacts on the cloud computing industry throughout the MENA region.

The MENA Cloud Alliance takes pride in celebrating the achievements of top professionals through six distinct award categories, each focusing on specific areas of excellence. We are pleased to note that the MENACA Cloud Awards has been successfully established as a hallmark event, having previously celebrated numerous winners who have set exceptional standards in the industry. By recognizing these remarkable contributions, we continue to foster a community of innovation and leadership within the regional cloud computing landscape.

Previous winners

Ali Shabdar

Winner

Cloud Technologist of the Year

The Cloud Technologist of the Year award honors an individual with outstanding expertise and innovation, making a profound impact on the MENA region's cloud computing. Celebrating a visionary whose contributions push boundaries in the regional cloud industry, their dedication to advancing technologies and fostering innovation is pivotal for local cloud market growth. The recipient embodies excellence, standing as a true leader in the field.

Fionnuala Morris

Winner

Cloud Ecosystem Pioneer of the Year

The Cloud Ecosystem Pioneer of the Year award is a testament to an exceptional individual whose pioneering efforts and leadership have left an indelible mark on the MENA region's cloud computing ecosystem. This esteemed accolade celebrates the visionary who has consistently driven innovation, fostered collaboration, and significantly advanced the interconnected web of cloud technologies and services.

Georges Haddad

Winner

Cloud Security Strategist of the Year

The Cloud Security Strategist of the Year award pays tribute to an outstanding professional whose profound expertise, innovative strategies, and unwavering commitment have made a substantial impact on cloud security in the MENA region. This award is dedicated to recognizing an individual who has consistently set the highest standards for safeguarding cloud infrastructure and data on a regional scale.

Lori Baker

Winner

Data Protection & Privacy Pioneer of the Year

The Data Protection & Privacy Pioneer of the Year award recognizes an exceptional leader who has made significant contributions to the enhancement of data protection and privacy within the MENA region. This prestigious award celebrates an individual who has consistently demonstrated innovation, dedication, and visionary leadership in promoting best practices when it comes to data protection and privacy.

Mohammad Bin Sulaiman

Winner

Green Cloud Pioneer of the Year

The Green Cloud Leader of the Year award acknowledges an outstanding individual who has demonstrated remarkable leadership in advancing environmentally sustainable practices within the MENA region's cloud industry. This prestigious recognition celebrates a visionary leader who has consistently championed eco-friendly initiatives and innovation in the field.

Majid Heshmatian

Winner

Cloud Technical Strategist of the Year

The Cloud Technical Strategist of the Year award honors an exceptional professional whose technical expertise has significantly influenced the regional cloud computing scene. This distinguished accolade celebrates an individual who has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership and a deep understanding of the technical aspects of cloud computing.