Excellence is a way of life in the Emirates and a reflection of the vision of my brother, the President of the State

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, honored the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Government Performance for the year 2024, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE. Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Court, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs..

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that government excellence is a sustainable culture that embodies the UAE’s commitment to serving society and providing the best to citizens and residents. His Highness said, “Excellence is a way of life in the UAE, and it is a reflection of the vision of my brother, the President of the State, to build a government that keeps pace with ambitions and anticipates the future. Today, we do not only celebrate achievements, but rather affirm that our journey of excellence continues, and that our ambitions have no limits.”“.

His Highness said, “Innovation in government work is no longer an option, but rather a necessity… We are here today to honor the innovators who succeeded in transforming challenges into opportunities and developed transformative solutions that made government services a role model. The award is not only a station for celebration, but rather a clear message that the future It is built with creativity and determination to achieve the best“

His Highness added, “While we celebrate the winners today, we stress that this award is not the end, but rather the beginning of a new phase of achievements… Excellence is a continuous journey and a collective responsibility that requires everyone to adopt best practices and achieve ambitions in the spirit of creativity and innovation. Our country deserves the best, and our people deserve excellence in Everything we offer“

Mohammed bin Rashid scarf…to honor those who have made great contributions

In detail, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honored those with exceptional national achievements and inspiring success stories in excellence and giving for the sake of the Emirates, which deserve to be honored with Mohammed bin Rashid scarves..

Where His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honored His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman – Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Ajman, with the scarf of Mohammed bin Rashid, which is considered an example of a leader who works hard and with determination to ensure that the Ajman government is an effective and integrated partner with the federal government..

His Highness made integration with the federal government the focus of his primary interest to achieve sustainable development and the well-being of society. His Highness launched many strategic initiatives such as “Ajman Vision 2021” and “Ajman Vision 2030” that are aligned with the national agenda and priorities of the UAE, in addition to specific programs such as the Ajman Excellence Program. To establish a culture of excellence and innovation in government institutions.

His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi led qualitative initiatives inspired by best federal practices, including the adoption of the global star system for classifying services, affirming the emirate’s commitment to providing services at international standards..

His Highness also launched the Secret Shopper Initiative to enhance transparency and measure customer satisfaction, and the Zero Government Bureaucracy Program to simplify procedures and improve efficiency. It also established the Special Education Coordination Office in cooperation with the Ministry of Education to ensure the quality of private education. His Highness represents a model of a leader who seeks to enhance the integration of the Ajman government with the federal government, to achieve the vision of the wise leadership of the UAE for excellence and leadership..

Theyab bin Mohammed is an inspiring leader who embodies an ambitious future vision

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also honored His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Office for Development Affairs and Families of Martyrs, Chairman of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etihad Rail Company, with the scarf of Mohammed bin Rashid..

His Highness Sheikh Theyab leads prominent national achievements, including the Etihad Rail Project, which represents a sustainable land transport system that connects the emirates of the country and enhances Gulf economic integration, provides economic opportunities worth up to 200 billion dirhams, and contributes to supporting the national economy. The project comes within the framework of the national railway program aimed at To link the UAE with neighboring Gulf countries in the future, paving the way for economic integration and smooth movement between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

As Chairman of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, His Highness Sheikh Diab launched the “Emirates Villages” project, which aims to invest one billion dirhams to develop 10 villages, including the villages of Qidfa and Masfout, to promote tourism and improve the quality of life. The project includes launching 50 development projects, training 200 young men and women, and signing agreements with the private sector worth 300 million dirhams to support development in these villages..

His Highness also launched a community package worth half a billion dirhams targeting all segments of society, which includes the establishment of 10 community councils, 10 spaces for senior citizens, and an academy for children’s content to enhance the Arab language and identity. Initiatives included the formation of the Emirates Youth Council for Humanitarian Work, programs to discover and train 10,000 sports talents, and the development of 3 community sports facilities.

His Highness is considered an inspiring leader who embodies an ambitious future vision that places sustainable development and youth empowerment at the heart of the nation’s journey towards leadership. His Highness attaches special importance to supporting young people and developing their potential and skills through his presidency of the Emirates Foundation and the Arab Youth Center. His Highness also works to support and develop the villages of the Emirates through sustainable development models and raise their standards of living and quality of life, through his presidency of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development..

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also honored a number of federal entities in the institutional category of the award. The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Finance won the Leading Federal Entity Award for Sustaining Excellence, and the Leading Federal Entity Award for the Ministries category was won by more than 500 employees, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs..

Mansour bin Zayed honors leading federal entities with institutional awards

During the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan honored the entities that won institutional awards, where he won the Leading Federal Entity Award for the category of ministries with less than 500 employees, the Ministry of Economy, and won the Leading Federal Entity Award for the category of entities with more than 500 employees, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, And the General Civil Aviation Authority.

The Leading Federal Entity Award for the category of entities with less than 500 employees was won by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and the Entity with the Most Improved Performance award, which is given to the government entity that has achieved a qualitative leap in performance, was won by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and the General Authority for Pensions and Social Security..

The Emirates Pride Medal… honors those with great services and national successes

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honored during the ceremony the winners of the “Emirates Pride” medal, which is awarded to citizens of the country who have clearly contributed to serving society in various fields, and provided great services to humanity, in addition to those with outstanding individual achievements..

The “Emirates Pride Medal” was awarded to His Excellency Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Advisor to the President of the State for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology, Secretary General of the Emirates Research and Development Council and the Advanced Technology Research Council, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the EDGE Group..

Al Bannai leads advanced technology research, and has contributed to attracting the best minds globally and locally to establish a knowledge economy and highlight the UAE as a global center in the field of advanced technology research and development. Al Bannai is considered one of the world leaders in the field of advanced technologies, and has contributed to launching pioneering global initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence.

Dr. Rafia Obaid Ghobash, who is considered a pioneer in the field of community service, also received the “Emirates Pride Medal.” She founded the Women’s Museum, which documented the efforts of Emirati women in all fields. She was also the first Emirati psychiatrist at Rashid Hospital, then dean of the College of Medicine at the UAE University in Al Ain, then president of the Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain..

She also founded the Emirati Art Museum, which highlights the artistic movement in the Emirates, and is still active in medical research, cultural literature, and historical documentation. Perhaps the “Encyclopedia of Emirati Women” is its most prominent classification in this field.

Sub-institutional awards honor a large group of government agencies

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed also honored the winners of the sub-institutional awards, and won the award for the best entity that contributed to achieving the country’s leadership and competitiveness, the Ministry of Economy. This award is given to the most distinguished entities in achieving the country’s leadership position and global competitiveness. The award for the best entity in adopting innovative solutions was won by the Ministry of Interior. This award is given to entities that have achieved distinguished results by adopting innovation in their work..

The Best Customer Service Award was won by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This award is given to the most distinguished entity in creating proactive services and implementing solutions and initiatives to improve and develop service delivery mechanisms in a way that reflects positively on customers’ experiences. The Ministry of Finance also won the award for the best entity in developing legislation and laws. This award is given to the most distinguished entity in developing flexible legislation and laws, which enhances government readiness, anticipates future challenges, and contributes to achieving a positive impact on the quality of life of society..

The award for the best entity in adopting transformational thought was won by the Ministry of Interior. This award is given to the entity that is most distinguished in adopting transformational thought in its work and that has been able to develop and implement major transformational projects that keep pace with the country’s future trends..

The award for the best entity in partnership and integration was won by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, as this award is given to the entity that is most distinguished in strengthening partnerships with the private sector and society and establishing integration with government agencies in designing services and solutions. The award for the best entity in the field of youth empowerment was won by the Ministry of Interior, and it is given to the entities that have the most Excellence in supporting young people and empowering them to work and achieve.

Honoring the winners in the leadership categories

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honored the winners in the “Leadership Categories”. His Excellency Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh from the Ministry of Economy won the Prime Minister’s Medal for Best Undersecretary, and His Excellency Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahej won the Prime Minister’s Medal for Best General Manager. Al Falasi from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security.

The Prime Minister’s Medal for Best Assistant Undersecretary was won by His Excellency Juma Muhammad Al-Kait from the Ministry of Economy, and the Prime Minister’s Medal for Best Executive Director was won by His Excellency Muhammad Yousef Al-Ramsi from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and he won the Prime Minister’s Medal for Excellence Leaders in the Department Directors category. D. Muhammad Ibrahim Al Dhaheri from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Prime Minister’s Medals honor an elite group of distinguished government cadres

Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan honored the winners of the Prime Minister’s Medals, and the Prime Minister’s Medal for the Best Specialist was won by Lieutenant Colonel Saif Khamis Al Mazrouei from the Ministry of Interior, and Dr. Saeed Hassan Al-Marashdeh from the Ministry of Justice, and in the category of the Prime Minister’s Medal in the field of government communication, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Reem Sabah Qambar from the Ministry of Interior.

In the category of the Prime Minister’s Medal for Youth, the medal was won by Captain Rashid bin Hamdan Al Nuaimi from the Ministry of Interior, and the Prime Minister’s Medal in the field of customer happiness was won by Maryam Sultan Salem Al Zaabi from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

The Prime Minister’s Medal… crowns the efforts of specialized cadres

During the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan honored the winners of the Prime Minister’s Medal, where His Excellency Abdullah Salem Obaid Al Dhaheri won the Prime Minister’s Medal for Distinguished Ambassador, and His Excellency Amna Mahmoud Muhammad Fikri won the Prime Minister’s Medal for Distinguished Ambassador, and His Excellency Amna Mahmoud Muhammad Fikri won the Medal for Best School Principal, Salama Khalfan Obaid Al Mazrouei from the Ministry of Education, and Abdul Latif Abdullah Al Siyabi from the Ministry of Education won the Prime Minister’s Medal for Best Teacher. And education, and the Prime Minister’s Medal for Best Doctor was won by Dr. Saqr Abdullah Al Mualla from the Emirates Health Services Corporation

It is noteworthy that the Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Excellence in Government Performance is the highest government award in the UAE, as it was launched within the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program with the aim of supporting the culture of institutional excellence and encouraging government agencies to adopt innovation as a basic pillar for improving performance and raising efficiency. Over the course of its previous cycles, the award has succeeded in bringing about a qualitative shift in the quality of government services and in enhancing the spirit of positive competition between institutions and cadres.