# The Visa Services named Grand Prix finalist at the Arabian Business Industry Awards 2026

> URL: https://www.thevisa.com/blog/the-visa-services-finalist-at-the-arabian-business-industry-awards-2026/  |  Published: 2026-10-30  |  Modified: 2026-10-30
> The Visa Services has been shortlisted for SME of the Year at the inaugural Arabian Business Industry Awards 2026.

The Visa Services has been shortlisted for SME of the Year at the inaugural Arabian Business Industry Awards 2026, placing the Dubai-based visa agency alongside finalists from every sector of the regional economy. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, 25 November, at Rosewood Abu Dhabi.

 

Official shortlist — on the website [Arabian Business Industry Awards 2026](https://www.arabianbusiness.com/abnews/arabian-business-industry-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed).

  

## What the Awards are

 

The Arabian Business Industry Awards are a new annual programme by Arabian Business, with 2026 marking the first edition. The awards span three sections: Sector Excellence, Business Excellence and the Grand Prix. Judges assess commercial performance, contribution to the industry and impact on the region’s long-term competitiveness.

 

## Why the Grand Prix category matters

 

Unlike the Sector Excellence categories, which recognise companies within specific industries, the Grand Prix section evaluates the whole business. SME of the Year places The Visa Services in direct competition with small and medium enterprises from every industry across the region — not only travel and visa services. Each category produces one winner and one highly commended company.

 

## A track record of recognition

 

This shortlisting follows two consecutive wins at the World Travel Awards, where The Visa Services was named [UAE’s Leading Visa Services Agency](https://www.thevisa.com/blog/the-visa-services-wins-uaes-leading-visa-services-agency-2026/) in both 2025 and 2026. The company has processed more than 30,000 applications with an average approval rate of 95%.

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> **Anastasia Yanchenko, CEO, The Visa Services:**
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> “We are incredibly proud to be finalists in an awards programme that measures us against the best SMEs in the region, not just our own industry,” said Anastasia Yanchenko, CEO of The Visa Services. “This recognition belongs to the team that delivers the same high standard on every application, every day.”

   

## What it means for clients

 

The shortlisting reflects the standard applied to every Schengen, UK, US and other visa application handled from Dubai and across the UAE. Clients working with The Visa Services receive the same document review, accuracy checks and case management that independent judges have now recognised at a regional level.

 

## What’s next

 

The awards ceremony takes place on 25 November at Rosewood Abu Dhabi. The Visa Services will share the result on this page after the announcement.

 

Official shortlist: [Arabian Business Industry Awards 2026 shortlist revealed ](https://www.arabianbusiness.com/abnews/arabian-business-industry-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed)