The candidates shortlisted for the 11th edition of the Light Middle East (LME) Awards, which celebrates excellence in the field of lighting design and technology, have been announced.

A total of 183 entries were submitted for the annual industry awards programme across multiple categories under Project, Product and Partner of the Year.

The winners will be revealed on January 16 at a special ceremony at The Ritz Carlton, DIFC in Dubai, which will bring together the region’s most influential leaders in lighting design and technology.

Abdul Muhsin, Show Director for Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, said: “The Light Middle East Awards recognise a wide range of achievements within the industry, from landmark architectural lighting projects to cutting-edge intelligent solutions.

“Over the past decade, these awards have developed into a respected platform that highlights the innovation, creativity, technological advancements, collaborations and partnerships shaping lighting design in the region and beyond.”

Entries for the Light Middle East Awards have been evaluated by a judging panel of 29 industry experts from around the world, chaired by Martin Lupton and Sharon Stammers, Co-Founders of Light Collective UK.

Among the award categories, finalists for the Project of the Year – MEA category include Speirs + Major Light Architecture for At-Turaif, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia; Delta-Theta Lighting Consultants for Casa Amal, Dubai; and Abu Dhabi City Municipality for their Running Horses Lighting Project and the Abu Dhabi Road Lighting with LED Power Saving System (Phase I and II).