Tally MSME Honours 2025 recognises Entrepreneurial Excellence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 31st, 2025: Tally Solutions, a leading business management software company for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has announced the winners of the fifth edition of Tally MSME Honours 2025from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This flagship annual initiative recognises entrepreneurs and small businesses that have demonstrated innovation, resilience, and excellence across diverse sectors and categories within the Kingdom. As KSA accelerates private sector growth and digital transformation under Vision 2030, the Tally MSME Honours stand as a testament to the country’s commitment to nurturing a thriving, innovation-led SME ecosystem.

The winners were felicitated at a grand event in the city, across four carefully curated categories-Business Maestro, WonderWoman, NewGen Icon, and Tech Transformer. This year’s edition received over 400 nominations from KSA and over 20,000 nominations globally, further expanding its reach and relevance within the MSME community.

Commenting on the occasion, Mohd.Shoaib Akthar, Deputy General Manager – KSA, Tally Solutions, said, “MSMEs are the backbone of Saudi Arabia’s evolving, diversified economy. As the Kingdom propels forward with its Vision 2030 agenda, the role of agile, tech-driven small businesses becomes increasingly vital.With the government taking strong steps to support SMEs through policies and digital initiatives, it’s an exciting time for entrepreneurs in the Kingdom. Through Tally MSME Honours, we aim to augment these national efforts, by spotlighting and celebrating the changemakers who are driving transformation across sectors. It’s our way of recognising their impact and reaffirming our commitment to supporting their continued success.”

The event was graced by the presence of Eng. Ahmed F. Mursi, Startup Hub Manager at Wadi Makkah – Monsha’at. A key contributor to Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, his presence underscored the event’s alignment with the Kingdom’s efforts to accelerate SME growth and support early-stage businesses through strategic platforms like Tally MSME Honours. Sharing his thoughts, he said, “Saudi Arabia today is one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world, and Monsha’at is proud to be at the forefront of this momentum. Through our various hubs, accelerators, investor networks, and support programs, we are committed to empowering founders from idea to scale. Initiatives like the Tally MSME Honours complement our efforts by celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and shining a light on the changemakers building the future of the Kingdom.”

The initiative recognised standout organisations from Saudi Arabia across four key categories. Under the Business Maestro category, honours were awarded to Mohammed Abdul Kareem Giraud of Mag Computer Trading Company and Othman Rashid Al Othman of Ora Real Estate for their visionary leadership and enterprise growth.

The Wonder Woman category celebrated exceptional women-led businesses, with awards going to Fathima Alshubat of GECAT Ltd and Wafa Mohammad of WM Boutique. The NewGen Icon accolade highlighted emerging entrepreneurial talent, with Retal Alkhatabi and Manar Osilan of Pieces, and Ikram Ahmed Khan of IfTab (International Forum for Trade and Business) being recognised for their bold and progressive ventures.

In the Tech Transformers category, Deepak Kumar &Shaiju Puthukkat of Zartec Solutionsand Saif Almufalhi of Al Marsa Marine Companywere honoured for their innovative use of technology to drive business excellence at scale.

With each passing year, Tally MSME Honours continues to serve as a platform for recognition, inspiration and growth, bringing unsung entrepreneurial heroes to the forefront and celebrating their contributions to the global economy.

About Tally Software Solutions FZCO

Tally Software Solutions FZCO is a pioneer in the business management software industry. Accredited by the FTA and the ZATCA, Tally Solutions has been present in the GCC for the last decade and has helped over 70,000 businesses in the country with their accounting, inventory, and compliance needs. Since its inception in 1986, Tally’s simple yet powerful products have been revolutionizing the way businesses run. Having delivered path-breaking technology consistently for more than 3 decades, Tally symbolizes unmatched innovation and leadership. With the trust of over 2.6 million businesses worldwide, it caters to more than 7 million users across industries in over 100 countries.