37 Entities and 103 Initiatives Celebrated for Innovation and Excellence at Abu Dhabi Award Ceremony
Abu Dhabi witnessed a significant celebration of public-sector excellence as His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, honoured the winners of the Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance (ADAEP). The ceremony took place at the ADNEC Centre, attended by notable figures including Sheikh Khalid bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, and His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, along with various department heads and members of the award’s grand jury.
Recognition of Excellence
His Highness acknowledged the winning entities for their commitment to institutional excellence, the adoption of best practices, and the development of innovative solutions that have significantly improved service quality and performance efficiency. These accomplishments align with the Abu Dhabi Government’s objectives, enhancing its competitiveness on both local and global stages.
Sheikh Khaled emphasized that the Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance embodies a strategic approach that reflects the leadership’s vision of fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and healthy competition. He noted that the award promotes excellence as a fundamental aspect of the government ecosystem, facilitating a shift towards proactive services that meet societal needs and aspirations.
Award Categories and Evaluation Process
In this award cycle, 37 entities and 103 collaborative initiatives were evaluated across six awards divided into two tracks: three Excellence Awards for the highest-performing government entities and three Collaborative Initiatives Awards for projects that promote cross-entity partnerships and innovation.
The evaluation process involved over 90 local and international experts, a technical jury, and a grand jury comprising distinguished leaders from both public and private sectors. The multi-stage assessment was enhanced by AI-enabled insights, ensuring that government performance recognized delivers substantial public value.
Top Performers in Excellence Awards
In the Excellence Award category, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) emerged as the top performer, followed by Abu Dhabi Police in second place and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) in third.
DoH was commended for its substantial public value contributions, including a reduction in national infant mortality rates from 6.8 to 3.8 per 1,000 births over the past two years and achieving world-leading IVF success rates of 56 percent.
Abu Dhabi Police, ranked second, showcased strong governance through community-focused initiatives such as the ‘We Are All Police’ campaign, which engaged over 80,000 volunteers from 160 nationalities. The force also achieved an average emergency response time of 6.25 minutes by 2025.
In third place, DCT implemented a cohesive strategy that increased visitor numbers and enhanced tourism’s contribution to GDP. The department’s effective promotion of Emirati culture and heritage led to the recognition of three new elements added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Collaborative Initiatives Award Highlights
The Collaborative Initiatives Award category recognized initiatives that foster cross-entity partnerships and public impact. The Strategic Impact Initiative Award was awarded to DoH’s Centres of Excellence programme, which consolidates expertise in high-complexity healthcare services under a unified accreditation framework. Additionally, the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi received recognition for the Abu Dhabi Census, which integrated 38 million records from 29 government entities, replacing traditional surveys with a dynamic digital system that provides real-time population intelligence.
The Digital and Artificial Intelligence Initiative Award was presented to TAMM 3.0, submitted by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Child Insights System, submitted by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. TAMM 3.0, a cornerstone of the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital transformation, integrates over 1,100 services across more than 40 entities, serving 3.3 million users and managing 1.9 million inquiries annually through AI.
The Abu Dhabi Child Insights System consolidates data from over 14 government entities to tailor services and interventions, offering predictive insights that support evidence-based policymaking.
Community and Family Impact Initiative Award
The Community and Family Impact Initiative Award was granted to the Al Falah Development Initiative, submitted by the Department of Community Development. This initiative collaborated with 13 partners and 86 stakeholders to implement 24 targeted interventions over six months, significantly enhancing the quality of life for 67,000 residents in Al Falah through initiatives focused on social cohesion, education, infrastructure, and livability.
As reported by www.emirates247.com.
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Published on 2026-04-23 21:49:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk