H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, honoured 13 winners of the inaugural \u2018Dubai-it Award\u2019, which celebrates exceptional achievements by individuals, projects, institutions and companies across various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sheikh Hamdan said the Dubai-it Award aims to institutionalise the philosophy of action and achievement established by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, embedding it across sectors as a sustainable approach focused on swift execution, quality outcomes and measurable impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum established Dubai\u2019s philosophy of action and achievement, teaching us that the true value of ideas lies in turning them into reality,\u201d Sheikh Hamdan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThrough the Dubai-it Award, we are embedding this philosophy across our institutions, with clear standards to measure the quality and impact of achievements. Our goal is to establish an enduring ethos of excellence passed down through generations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDubai-it seeks to foster a culture of achievement across institutions and projects, turning success stories into models others can learn from and build upon. We want the ability to transform ideas into exceptional achievements to become an integral part of how Dubai operates,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commending the winners and their teams, Sheikh Hamdan said, \u201cTheir achievements demonstrate what can be accomplished through clear vision, swift execution and excellence. We look forward to more success stories that raise the bar for ambition and strengthen Dubai\u2019s global leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The inaugural edition attracted broad participation across sectors, with 13 winners selected based on exceptional performance, speed, quality, impact, sustainability and potential for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Award recognises accomplishments delivered in record time while maintaining high standards, showcasing successful models that inspire excellence and drive improved performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of The Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said, \u201cHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid built Dubai\u2019s success on action, achievement and swift execution. Today, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed is institutionalising this approach, creating a culture that values results, measures impact and builds on successful initiatives. Dubai-it goes beyond recognising excellence by documenting successful initiatives and establishing models that can be replicated and scaled across sectors, reinforcing Dubai\u2019s global leadership in transforming ideas and ambitions into tangible results.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee; H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, along with a number of ministers and senior officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The list of honourees included H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to developing Dubai\u2019s aviation sector and establishing the emirate as a leading global aviation hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The honourees also included Dubai\u2019s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects twice as fast as the global average. The award was received by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, in the presence of the Authority\u2019s teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai was also honoured for its Red Carpet project, which has transformed the passenger experience by introducing the world\u2019s fastest, simplest and most efficient travel procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The award was received by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, in the presence of the project team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emaar Properties received the Award in the Real Estate Institutions category for establishing a global reputation for quality and speed in development, embracing Dubai\u2019s philosophy of action and achievement, and creating exceptional destinations that have strengthened the emirate\u2019s global standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The award was received by Mohamed Alabbar, Founder and Managing Director of Emaar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emirates NBD received the Dubai-it Award in the Economic Institutions category for adopting an institutional approach that drove a major banking transformation with speed and efficiency, strengthening Dubai\u2019s position as a regional and global financial hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The award was received by Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, alongside the bank\u2019s team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sheikh Hamdan also honoured Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), with the Dubai-it Award in the Project Managers category for leading projects that have developed multiple trade sectors, leveraged Dubai\u2019s strategic location to build integrated trade and business ecosystems, and delivered exceptional results in record time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the business sector, Fix Dessert Chocolatier received the Award in the Projects category for transforming a home-based venture in Dubai into a global business that reshaped the chocolate industry and established a new international category known as \u2018Dubai Chocolate\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The award was received by its founders Sarah Hamouda and Yezen Alani.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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