Khaled AlShehhi, Executive Director of Marketing and Communication at the UAE Government Media Office, has been honoured as the Advertising Person of the Year – Outstanding Contribution at the Dubai Lynx awards.
Speaking about the award, Philip Thomas, Chairman, LIONS and Dubai Lynx, said: “The Advertising Person of the Year - Outstanding Contribution Award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to MENA’s advertising industry. Khaled has shown significant commitment to transforming the communications industry in the UAE and using creativity to drive progress across the MENA region. We’re delighted to honour him with this award.”
Khaled AlShehhi has helped reshape government communications, producing innovative and creative content that has positively impacted the lives of millions locally. His unique approach to creativity has also made Khaled an important and inspiring speaker around the world.
On receiving the award, AlShehhi said: “Looking at the impressive pedigree of previous recipients, joining the exclusive club of Advertising Person of the Year at Dubai Lynx is an immense and amazing honour. In the marketing roles I have held in the last few years, I have been driven by the desire to innovate and achieve the best results possible for our humanitarian or nation-building campaigns. All I wanted was to serve my country to the best of my abilities and being awarded this title for me is the validation that I have met this ambition. This is the recognition of a lot of hard work by my team and the industry partners who inspire and support us, bound as we are by the same mission and dream. I not only thank them all but also dedicate this trophy to them as well. Advertising is the fruit of collaboration.”
