Tally Solutions, a leading global business software provider for SMEs, has unveiled the winners of the fifth Tally MSME Honours 2025 from the UAE. The awards showcase exceptional small businesses and entrepreneurs demonstrating creativity, resilience, and leadership across a variety of categories.
The programme attracted over 1,500 regional nominations and a staggering 20,000 global submissions, highlighting its growing prominence within the SME ecosystem. A star-studded awards night celebrated the winners in Dubai, attended by Sreesanth, former cricketer, and CA Ankur Agarwal, Chairman & Founder of BnW Developments.
With the UAE’s continued mission to become a world-leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, the Tally MSME Honours provides a prestigious platform for recognising businesses that are making a transformative impact on the regional SME sector.
Commenting on the awards, Ms. Nupur Goenka, Executive Director at Tally Solutions, said:
“Tally MSME Honours is our way of celebrating the resilience, courage, and impact of small businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s a platform to shine light on their stories, bring them together, and support a community that learns, grows, and creates change—well beyond just the awards.”
Mr. Vikas Panchal, General Manager – MENA, added:
“The UAE has long been a global hub for enterprise and innovation, and SMEs are at the core of this success. With bold steps being taken by the government to accelerate entrepreneurship and digital transformation, small businesses here are thriving locally while setting benchmarks internationally. Through Tally MSME Honours, we are proud to celebrate the individuals and enterprises that embody this spirit of ambition and excellence, while reaffirming our commitment to supporting their journey ahead.”
The initiative partnered with Pay10, the UAE’s Open Finance pioneer, as the official payment partner. Licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, Pay10 enhances business operations by ensuring instant settlements and affordable transaction processing.
Among the honourees were standout figures like Nouel Catis Omamalin, Dubai’s viral chocolate innovator, and DJ Buddha.
Category Winners:
- Business Maestro: Muneer Al Wafaa, Satya Kalyan Yerramsetti, Nitin Kumar Agarwal, Abdul Aziz Al Harthy, Abu Amir
- Wonder Woman: Victoria Labdon, Joy Elizabeth Buckner, Dr Mary Jane Alvero Al Mahdi, Bhavika Thadani, Rashmi Gurbaxani
- Tech Transformers: Dhiraj Hinduja, Rahisudheen Abu, Muhammad Adnan Arshad, Kashif Ahmad Khan, Quintin Picardo
- E-preneur Icon: Pratibha Tiwari, Ruchita Singh, Shweta Bora, Anupama Gokhale & Batul Tambawala, DJ Buddha
- NewGen Icon: Pravin Rai, Nouel Catis Omamalin, Mufaddal Vohara, Naveen Kumar Reddy Yelluru, Rahuul Jashnani
Year after year, Tally MSME Honours continues to amplify entrepreneurial success stories, motivating the next generation of SME leaders.
