TikTok has unveiled the nominees for its 2025 Middle East and North Africa Awards, celebrating the creators and cultural moments that shaped the region's online landscape over the past year. For the first time, the ceremony will be held in Dubai during the 1 Billion Followers Summit on January 8, bringing together digital creators from across the globe. This year's awards will honor 66 creators across 11 categories, including food, sport, education, entertainment, fashion, and beauty, as well as special prizes such as Creator of the Year and Changemaker of the Year. The event will also feature performances by regional artists whose music has driven major trends on the platform, with public voting open until December 23 and winners to be announced at the summit.