BERLIN, GERMANY - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 November 2026 - IntelliNews, a leading provider of business news and data about emerging markets, announces the winners of its inaugural Reputation Leaders Awards in the Citizen of the Year category.

Ten winning companies across major industries were selected from a longlist of 50 nominees as part of the IntelliNews Reputation Leaders Awards - an independent awards programme celebrating companies across Central-Eastern Europe, Eurasia, MENA and Africa that stand out for their leadership and strong reputation in key areas of business performance and impact.

The following companies were named Citizens of the Year in 2026:

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• Ethiopian Airlines (Aviation, Africa)
• Emirates Global Aluminium (Metals and Mining, MENA)
• Aydem Renewables (Energy and Chemicals, Eurasia)
• Omnia Holdings (Agrochemicals and Plant Nutrition, Africa)
• Abdi İbrahim (Medical and Healthcare, Eurasia)
• Fantastiko Group (Retail and Consumer Goods, Eastern Europe)
• Zain Group (Tech and Digital Services, MENA)
• National Bank of Kuwait (Banking and Financial Services, MENA)
• Nedbank (Banking and Financial Services, Africa)
• KPMG in Poland (Professional Services, Central Europe)

The Citizen of the Year category recognises companies that have established an exceptional reputation for corporate citizenship by making a notable contribution to society, operating with transparency and honesty, and protecting the environment in ways that deliver measurable positive impact.

Launched in 2026, the IntelliNews Reputation Leaders Awards highlight companies across four categories: employer excellence, innovation, corporate citizenship and business performance. Nominated companies and winners are announced for all four categories throughout the year, with 10 companies in each category selected as Reputation Leaders. The awards are not intended as a ranking.

Longlists are compiled based on the results of open submissions, third-party recommendations and independent research carried out by IntelliNews and its partners.

Final decisions are made by an expert panel consisting of IntelliNews editorial staff, with input from key outlet contributors and analysts with relevant sector expertise.

See more information about the Citizen of the Year winners and the award category at: https://www.intellinews.com/awards/citizen-of-the-year

Learn more about the IntelliNews Reputation Leaders Awards at: https://www.intellinews.com/awards