

Mediaplus Middle East has been crowned Independent Media Agency of the Year, while its long-standing partner Abdul Latif Jameel Motors took home Brand of the Year — marking a defining milestone for both teams and their collaboration in the MENA region.
At this year’s MMA Smarties MENA Awards in Riyadh, Mediaplus Middle East brought home an impressive six trophies, reaffirming its reputation as one of the region’s most innovative and results-driven media agencies.
“This is not just a win for us – it’s a shared success story,” said Azhar Siddiqui, managing partner Mediaplus Middle East. “We’re beyond proud to celebrate these honours alongside our client Abdul Latif Jameel Motors. These awards are the result of a shared vision.”
Mediaplus Middle East’s campaigns for Toyota, represented by Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, swept the stage with multiple honours. The agency earned Gold Awards for ‘AI Journey Design Precision & Leads’ and ‘Toyota’s CRM Powered Performance Engine’, along with Silver Awards for ‘Smart Signals: Toyota’s Programmatic Win’, ‘From Context to CRM – Toyota’s Lead Engine’, and ‘NE.R.O. AI: Toyota’s Cookieless Precision Engine’ for its pioneering use of AI in advertising. Completing the tally were Bronze Awards for ‘$25K. 815 Leads. One AI Engine, Beyond Segments’ – ‘Toyota’s Contextual Edge’, and ‘We Didn’t Enter E-Sports, We Set It on Fire’.
These campaign wins culminated in the coveted Industry Awards for Independent Media Agency of the Year and Brand of the Year, recognising a partnership built on innovation, performance, and trust.
As a true challenger agency, Mediaplus Middle East has proven that independence is a strength rather than a limitation. Competing against some of the world’s largest network agencies and global brands, Mediaplus’ agility and entrepreneurial spirit have allowed it to think laterally, move faster, and push creative boundaries without compromise.
“Being independent gives us the freedom to innovate, to experiment, and to form genuine partnerships with our clients,” added Azhar Siddiqui. “We’re not confined by global playbooks; instead, we co-create strategies with our clients, built on transparency, collaboration, and a shared belief in progress.”
For Mediaplus Middle East, these accolades validate a philosophy rooted in delivering real business impact — not simply pursuing trophies. “Every campaign starts with a real-world challenge, not an award brief,” said Hatem Fakih, General Manager at Mediaplus Saudi Arabia. “When you focus on meaningful results and push creative boundaries, recognition follows naturally.”
With this milestone, Mediaplus Middle East looks ahead to redefining the future of intelligent media solutions; powered by data, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to client success.