The event brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, members of the distinguished jury, ecosystem partners, and event sponsors. Image Courtesy: Tally
Honours 25 remarkable businesses across 5 categories at a dazzling event in Dubai
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Dubai, UAE – Tally Solutions, the leading international business management software provider for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), today announced the winners of the UAE edition of Tally MSME Honours 2026, recognising 25 outstanding MSMEs from across the Emirates. The sixth edition of the flagship initiative celebrates entrepreneurs and small businesses driving innovation, resilience, and business excellence across diverse sectors, while contributing meaningfully to the UAE’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
This year’s edition received around 15,000 nominations globally, including over 800 from across the UAE, reflecting the continued strength and diversity of the country’s SME landscape. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, 25 outstanding businesses were recognised across five distinguished award categories at a prestigious event in Dubai. The event brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, members of the distinguished jury, ecosystem partners, and event sponsors, including Wio Bank, Alaan, Premier Brains, and Tax Experts, reaffirming a shared commitment to enabling entrepreneurial growth in the region.
The event featured insightful panel discussions on “What Separates SMEs That Scale from Those That Stagnate” and “The Future of e-Invoicing: Preparing SMEs for the Next Chapter,” where industry experts explored what it takes for businesses to scale sustainably, navigate evolving regulatory requirements, and leverage digital technologies to stay future-ready. The programme also included keynote addresses by Prateek Vahie – Chief Commercial Officer, Wio on Unlocking SME Growth: Banking and Supply Chain Finance for the New Economy and Shubhda Hirawat – Chief of Staff, Alaan, on Every Dirham Counts: The Role of Spend Management in Building Resilient Businesses offering valuable insights into the evolving financial and digital ecosystem for SMEs.
Commenting on the occasion, Nupur Goenka, Executive Director, Tally Solutions, said: “Over the years, Tally MSME Honours has grown into much more than a recognition platform. With every edition, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing remarkable stories of resilience, innovation, and determination from entrepreneurs who continue to shape the UAE’s business landscape. These inspiring journeys continue to reaffirm the incredible potential of the MSME community and motivate us to keep strengthening this platform year after year. As the platform continues to grow, our commitment remains unchanged—to celebrate these businesses, bring entrepreneurs together, foster meaningful connections, and build a community where they can learn, grow, and inspire the next generation of business leaders.”
Based on the jury’s evaluation, the winners across the five award categories were:
Business Maestro: Abdul Salam Ahamed Abdulla of Alphabetics Advertising LLC, Suketu Dani of Al Zameel Carpentry W/shop LLC, Sanif Hamza of Fast Line Corporate Services L.L.C, Jai Kishan Tulsani of Madhu Textiles Trading L.L.C, and Noor Ul Jafri of Athmer Middle East BMT LLC.Wonder Woman: Anita Saboo of Ubitech Global Solutions FZ-LLC, Hricha Saraf of Bol Gappa Restaurant, Heeital Rathod of Ikigaii Events Management LLC, Neha Samuel of Fitze Holdings, and Richa Bansal of Ecobee LLC FZ.Tech Transformer: Thamin Ansari of Gulftex Sewing Machine Trading LLC, CA Chirag Barmecha of The Synergy Gravitas Global, CA Rohit Baroniya of NKR Auditing LLC, Rameez Choudhari of SynapseHealthTech, and Syed Hameeduddin of Al Mehraj Industries Company LLC.E-preneur Icon: R. Sameera Shirin of SAN’s Nutri Meals, Margi Ketu Shah and Payal Maulik of Partybuzz, Charlotte Xavier D’Souza of BLAH BLAH BLAH (Building Life’s Attainable Habits), Neethu Anna Chacko of Pebblez Educational and Sensory Online Store, and Dr. Nalini Sankar of Holistic Genius Hub FZE.NewGen Icon: Srikanth Gaurav of AskDiana, Jowana Burgan of Hands-On Heroes, Abdul Khaliq Mohammed of Ritchfield Network Solutions FZC, Jeevan Menon of Scotchie’s Candles, and Anoop Muralidharan of Happiness Indeed FZ LLC
The winners were selected by an esteemed jury comprising Jigar Sagar, Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & UAE Ecosystem Builder; CA Rishi Chawla, Chairman, ICAI Dubai Chapter; Bilna Sandeep, Founder, WE Global Network; Mohit Lodha, AI Founder – Takumi AI and Keynote Speaker; and Avneet Kohli, Venture Catalyst, Business Coach, and WEF Davos & TEDx Speaker.
Now in its sixth edition, Tally MSME Honours has grown into a thriving community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers across the UAE. Beyond recognising excellence, the initiative creates opportunities for business leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and inspire one another, strengthening the entrepreneurial
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