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The winners of the TikTok Awards MENA 2025 have been announced, following 5.7 million public votes that selected 33 creators across 11 categories from across the region.

The ceremony took place at The Gate, DIFC, in Dubai, in partnership with the 1 Billion Followers Summit, an event dedicated to the creator economy. The evening highlighted creators whose stories, creativity, and impact shaped conversations and trends during 2025.

The ceremony was hosted by TikTok creators Yara Bou Monsef and Sherif Fayed. The event also featured performances by Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, singer and songwriter WiztheMC whose song “Show Me Love” went viral on TikTok, and actress and singer Yara Moustafa, known for the song “A’ish Balak.”

A total of 33 winners were recognized across 11 categories. Khaled Al Olyan won Creator of the Year, while Hana and Omar received the Changemaker of the Year award for content linked to social impact. Amr El Hady received the Visionary Content Award. Other winners included Mona Khalid, who won Entertainment Creator of the Year, and Banen Naem, who received Artist of the Year.

This year’s edition also included awards connected to brand-partner categories. Beauty Creator of the Year was linked to L’Oréal Paris Middle East, Food Creator of the Year to Puck Arabia, and Lifestyle Creator of the Year to Bath & Body Works Arabia.

The awards were streamed online, with viewers following red-carpet interviews and highlights from the ceremony.

Below is the full list of winners:

Creator of the Year

Gold: Khaled Al Olyan
Silver: Esraa Nabil
Bronze: Abir Sag

Visionary Content Award

Gold: Amr El Hady
Silver: Hamdy Ashour
Bronze: Sumya Salem

Breakthrough Artist of the Year

Gold: Bessam Esmail
Silver: Marilyn Enaaman
Bronze: Amira Adeeb

Changemaker of the Year

Gold: Hana and Omar
Silver: Hammoud OG
Bronze: Yara Bou Monsef

Entertainment Creator of the Year

Gold: Mona Khalid
Silver: Elena Elsabbagh
Bronze: Slemana Aaji

Sports Creator of the Year

Gold: Abo Mshail
Silver: Hemex
Bronze: Nisriine JR

Education Creator of the Year

Gold: Sherif Eldahshoury
Silver: Eisa Alhabib
Bronze: Abdullah Alsabe

Fashion Creator of the Year

Gold: Banen Naem
Silver: Moni Hasbini
Bronze: Moroccan Mirage

Beauty Creator of the Year

Gold: Raghad
Silver: Eghalya Mu
Bronze: Farah Roushdy

Food Creator of the Year

Gold: Husen Fayad
Silver: May Bsat
Bronze: Shami Chef

Lifestyle Creator of the Year

Gold: Noor Stars
Silver: Yasmeen Al Shafai
Bronze: Lilly Samy