9 February 2026

Call for Nominations for the ESCWA Arabic Digital Content Award 2025-2026 The call for nominations for the ESCWA Arabic Digital Content Award for Sustainable Development 2025-2026 is now open, as per the document attached to this email. This award aims to recognize outstanding digital projects that support digital content and the development of high-quality digital content aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals in the Arab region. Participation in this event is open to public and private institutions, academic or non-governmental organizations, and young entrepreneurs from Arab countries who have created applications or products in Arabic digital content that have had a clear impact on society. Entrepreneurs, whether founders of startups, youth teams, or individuals, must be under 35 years of age. The selection of winning projects will be based on the following criteria: local impact, value, content, functionality, design, technology, and innovation. The winners of this award will be announced during the 2026 Arab Summit for Small and Medium Enterprises.  Applications are submitted in this regard. Participation is open until February 25, 2026, via the dedicated platform on the following website:https://escwa.icnm.net/Signup/ESCWA-DAC/2025/   You can also visit the award page via the link below for more information on participation requirements, rules, and application forms.https://www.unescwa.org/events/escwa-digital-arabic-content-award-2025-2026