Tally Solutions, a global leader in SME-focused business management software, has announced the winners of Tally MSME Honours 2025 from the United Arab Emirates. Now in its fifth edition, this annual recognition programme celebrates entrepreneurs and small enterprises that have redefined success through innovation, persistence, and operational excellence.
This year, the awards saw 1,500 nominations from the Middle East and an impressive 20,000 nominations globally, reflecting the growing significance of the platform in empowering the global MSME ecosystem. The winners were recognised across five distinct categories during a glamorous awards ceremony attended by prominent figures, including Sreesanth, former cricketer, and CA Ankur Agarwal, Chairman & Founder of BnW Developments.
The initiative reflects the UAE’s ambitions to become a global centre for entrepreneurship and innovation, shining a light on businesses and individuals driving transformation across diverse industries.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Nupur Goenka, Executive Director, 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 at Tally Solutions, 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 event was supported by Pay10, the UAE’s Open Finance pioneer, as the payment partner. Licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, Pay10 enables instant settlements and cost-efficient transactions through regulated local payment systems.
This year’s winners included remarkable entrepreneurs such as Nouel Catis Omamalin, the visionary behind Dubai’s viral chocolate sensation, 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
With its growing influence, Tally MSME Honours remains a beacon of recognition for SME excellence, uniting diverse entrepreneurial voices and celebrating their global contributions.
