The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) won four gold Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards for innovation in 2022.
ZATCA won the award for innovation in the use of events for the e-invoicing system (Fatoorah) launching ceremony. It also won the Gold Award for Innovation in Viral Videos for Al-Rub' Al-Khali Newport opening video.
In addition, ZATCA won the best innovation award in managing a digital campaign for the 91st Saudi National Day campaign in addition to the yearlong awareness and media campaign on the e-invoicing system (Fatoorah), which campaign intended to raise awareness on the requirements of the first phase of the E-Invoicing System in establishments subject to VAT. The campaign garnered positive feedback at the beginning of the implementation of the project. The media campaign accompanying the opening of Al-Khali port contributed to winning the award.
ZATCA won one of its four Gold Award for the best innovation in commercial information applications – the "ZACTA App". The app comprises many services that help taxpayers and customers to receive their services in a self-served and fast manner. The app, hence, aims to improve the services provided by the digital solutions that ensure speed and efficiency.
The Stevie Award is one of the world's most prestigious prizes. It is often coveted as an appreciation to the achievement of the sectors and companies in their business fields. They are among the world's most prominent awards for innovation in business The Stevie Award is a highly respected organizational excellence award in creativity and international business as it acknowledges the positive achievements and contributions of the professional organizations. Several distinguished and creative institutions, individuals and businesses compete to win the Stevie Award. Winners are selected by professional arbitration panels comprised of experienced executives, entrepreneurs, innovators and academics.
