Ahmed bin Saeed Honors 146 Winners at Dubai Quality Group’s Annual Awards Ceremony

Dubai hosted the Dubai Quality Group’s annual Awards Ceremony for 2025–2026, recognizing 146 winners from various government and private-sector entities across the UAE and GCC countries. The event took place under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Airline and Group.

The ceremony celebrated achievements across eight prestigious awards, including the 21st Emirates Women Award and the 18th Ideas Arabia International Award. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum presented the awards alongside Dr. Hazaa Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Dubai Quality Group, in the presence of senior government officials, dignitaries, and representatives from participating organizations.

Recognition of Excellence

The awards honored winners from various categories, including the 14th Global Continual Improvement Award, the 12th UAE Ideas Award, the 6th UAE Innovation Award, the 2nd Global Artificial Intelligence Award, the 2nd Global Medical Excellence Award, and the inaugural Global Sustainability Award.

Dubai Quality Group emphasized that these awards serve as a platform to celebrate pioneering initiatives, enhance performance, and foster a culture of innovation and sustainability across sectors.

Dr. Hazaa Khalfan Al Nuaimi expressed pride in the annual gathering, highlighting the support from H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. He noted that the awards attracted 400 participants and formed a 236-member assessor committee, affirming the awards’ role in recognizing outstanding organizations in the region.

Sponsors and Partners Acknowledged

The ceremony commenced with H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum honoring the sponsors and partners who contributed to the success of the event. This recognition underscores Dubai Quality Group’s commitment to acknowledging its strategic partners and their contributions to quality and innovation in the UAE.

The honorees included:

• Elite Partner: Free Zones Authority of Ajman – Government of Ajman
• Strategic Partner: Digital Dubai
• Strategic Partner: Aster DM Healthcare
• Associate Partner: Qatar Steel Company FZE
• Associate Partner: Emirates Global Aluminium – EGA
• Sponsor – Humanitarian Segment in the Global Medical Excellence Award: Saudi German Health UAE
• Silver Partner: Menasco LLC
• Technical Partner: AI Brains
• Technical Sponsor: Legend Smart Technology Solutions
• Exhibitor: Shifra
• Exhibitor: Rapid Data
• Media Sponsor: Orient Planet Group
• Event Organiser: HDTC Media

Emirates Women Award: 21st Cycle

The Emirates Women Award recognized 22 winners from 90 participants in its 21st cycle. The winners were categorized as follows:

Leadership Category

• Dr. Rasha Essa Almas Buhumaid, Dubai Health – Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Brig. Dr. Maitha Mohammed Salem Al Darei, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority
• Eng. Najeeba Hassan Mubarak Khadim Al Jabri, Emirates Global Aluminium

Professional Category

• Dr. Eng. Jamila Juma Omar Othman Al Maazmi, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
• Dr. Marwa Hassan Ali Al Naqbi, Emirates Health Services
• Dr. Khawla Eissa Ahmed Al Hajaj, Dubai Health Authority

Employee Category

• Dr. Amina Yousif Khalfan Al Naqbi, Sharjah Police General Headquarters
• Salha Omer Saleh Al Seiari, Rabdan Academy
• Hayat Ali Abdulla Mansouri Al Hammadi, Sharjah Maritime Academy

Young Employee Category

• Abrar Abdulhakim Ahmed, Dubai Police General Headquarters
• Ayesha Abdullatif Albanna, Community Development Authority – Dubai
• Amani Mohammad Ahmed Loubari, Dubai Municipality

Innovator Category

• Dr. Maryam Obaid Ibrahim Mohammed Hussain, New York University Abu Dhabi/University of California, Los Angeles
• Ayeda Essa Belal Nasser, Dubai Municipality
• Laila Alawi Saleh Al Saadi, Ajman Chamber

Entrepreneur Category

• Shaikha Mohammed Khalfan Al Shuraiqi Al Mehrzi, Princess House Building Materials

Social Work Category

• Ayesha Hassan Ibrahim Sharaf Al Hosani, Dubai Police General Headquarters
• Nujood Abdulaziz Saif Mohammed Al Khloofi, Dubai Health

Culture and Arts Category

• Rabab Hussain Al Taheri, Dubai Municipality
• Simran Shroff, The Hindu Temple

Women Empowerment Category

• Ajman Police General Headquarters
• Community Development Authority – Dubai

Ideas Arabia International Award – 18th Cycle

The 18th Ideas Arabia International Award honored 47 winners from 115 participants. The winning ideas were categorized as follows:

Smart Services Category

• “Smart Travel,” Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security
• “Al Munasiq,” Dubai Customs
• “Drone Platform for Surveillance and Smart Industrial Surveillance Cameras,” Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones
• “Digital Transformation Platform,” Dubai Culture & Arts Authority

Technology Category

• “Investment Opportunities Platform,” Dubai Municipality – Commercial Affairs & Investment Department
• “Ntigra,” Reem Hospital

Educational & Training Category

• “Professional licence for Champion Teams,” Abu Dhabi Police G.H.Q – Special Tasks Sector – Weapons & Explosives Department
• “Programme to Combat Violence and Addiction,” Ministry of Interior – Kingdom of Bahrain

Customer Happiness Category

• “Facilitating Matters for the Families of the Deceased,” Dubai Police General Headquarters
• “Virtual Services Advisor,” Dubai Municipality
• “Containment,” Patient Friends Association in Onaizah – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• “Our Summer is Flexible Initiative,” Dubai Government – Human Resources Department

Added Value to a Product or Service Category

• “Aster C.A.R.E.S. (Customer Assistance and Relationship Enhancement Services),” Aster DM Healthcare
• “DCL Conformity mark,” Dubai Municipality – Dubai Central Laboratory
• “Automation of Service Alerts for Information Dissemination to Bus Passengers in real-time,” Roads & Transport Authority (RTA – Dubai)
• “AI for Optimising Cybersecurity,” Dubai Culture & Arts Authority

Health & Safety Category

• “A Healing Smile,” Dubai Police General Headquarters
• “Comprehensive Safety, Performance, and Sustainability Assessment of Commercial Disposable Baby Diapers in UAE Markets,” Dubai Central Laboratories – Dubai Municipality
• “Elimination of Chlorine Gas Leakage Risk,” Emirates Global Aluminium
• “Digitisation and AI Integration in Health & Safety,” Dubai Airports Corporation
• “Smart Safety – Digital Induction & Connected Worker Protection,” Etihad Rail – Infrastructure

Financial Category

• “Tourism Guarantee System,” Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security
• “AI Invoices Checker,” Ajman Municipality & Planning Department

Process Efficiency Category

• “AI-enabled and Data-driven Smart Operational Efficiency Framework,” Roads & Transport Authority (RTA – Dubai)

Organisational Culture Category

• “Workers Committee,” Charitable Society for Orphans Care in Riyadh – Ensan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Sustainability Empowerment Category

• “Promote Sustainability Approaches ESG,” Ajman Police General Headquarters

Charitable Initiatives Category

• “Reconciliation is Better,” Dubai Public Prosecution
• “Bread Path Project,” Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Centre for Awqaf and Endowment

Media Marketing and Awareness Category

• “Volunteer and Make Others Happy,” Charitable Society for Orphans Care in Riyadh – Ensan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

People of Determination Care and Empowerment Category

• “Accessible & Inclusive Travel for People of Determination Guests,” Dubai Airports Corporation
• “Integrated Early Intervention Programme – for People of Determination,” Community Development Authority – Dubai

Talent Support Category

• “Nurturing the Gifted,” Ajman Police General Headquarters

Green Initiatives Category

• “Forgotten Initiatives with Impact,” Ajman Police General Headquarters
• “Sustainable & Environmentally Friendly | Mobility Solutions,” Legend Multi Motors LLC
• “Green Human Being,” Charitable Society for Orphans Care in Riyadh – Ensan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Best Innovation Teamwork Category

• “Innovation Team,” Dubai Police General Headquarters

Best Shared Idea Category

• “Work in UAE – Work Package in the UAE,” Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security

Best Innovation Executive Category

• Capt. Sultan Salem Khalfan Al Kaabi, Ministry of Interior
• Brig. Ahmed Hassan Al Hefeiti, Dubai Police General Headquarters
• Abdullah bin Saad Al-Shahri, Charitable Society for Orphans Care in Riyadh – Ensan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Balbhaith, Dubai Police General Headquarters

Best Research or Article Supporting Innovation Category

• “Analysis and Classification of Evidence Related to Homemade Explosives,” Capt. Abdulrahman Hussein Al Janaahi, Dubai Police General Headquarters
• “SkillChain DX: A Policy Framework – for AI-Driven Talent-Mapping,” Shaikha Ali Ahmed Al Jaziri, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment
• “Green Geopolymer Concrete (GGC): Transforming Sustainable Construction in the UAE,” Rehana Akter, Fujairah Municipality
• “The Impact of Succession Planning on the Sustainability of Security Work,” Dr. Amani Abdul Ghani Al Sabbagh and Khulood Hashim Al Bairaq, Sharjah Police Sciences Academy
• “A Guide to Artificial Intelligence Tools in Legal Work,” Dr. Hala Mohammed Imam Mohammed, Najran University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Idea of the Year Category

• “Al Munasiq,” Dubai Customs

Global Continual Improvement Award – 14th Cycle

The 14th Global Continual Improvement Award recognized 23 case studies from 90 submissions. The winners included:

Best Practices in Management Category

• “Abu Dhabi Technical Standards for Security Checkpoints,” Abu Dhabi Police G.H.Q – Special Tasks Sector
• “Zero Accidents Initiative,” Dubai Police
• “Dubai Customs Digital Transformation Strategy,” Dubai Customs
• “Leading the Way in Public Procurement Excellence,” Dubai Municipality
• “A Journey of Transformation,” Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment
• “Driving Excellence through the Quality Scorecard,” Emirates Flight Catering LLC
• “Vertical Direct Chill (VDC) casting hydraulic cylinder – Reliability Improvement,” Emirates Global Aluminium

Lean Six Sigma Category

• “Project to Improve the Time Required to Extricate Injured and Trapped Individuals,” Dubai Police Headquarters
• “Improving the Accuracy of the Sewing Process,” Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Printing the Holy Quran
• “MSV Asset Registration Process Improvement,” OQ Exploration & Production
• “Reduce Lead Time of the Recruitment Process,” OQ Gas Network

Kaizen & Innovation Category

• “Immersive Experience of Investigating a Virtual Crime Scene,” Dubai Police HQ
• “My Home Package,” Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
• “Launch of the Smart Archive,” Dubai Media Corporation
• “Eliminate FTC bypass incidents,” Emirates Global Aluminium
• “Cycle Time Reduction in Prefabricated Pods Manufacturing,” Sobha Modular LLC
• “Improving Motor Rotation Efficiency,” Saudi Energy

Happiness & Engagement Category

• “The Happiness and Quality of Work Life Initiative,” Ajman Police General Headquarters
• “An Initiative to Make You Happy,” Dubai Public Prosecution
• “Human Colours,” Charitable Society for Orphans Care in Riyadh – Ensan
• “The Experience Hub!,” Dubai Holding Community Management
• “Happiness and Job Engagement,” Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Bahrain
• “Human-Centred Maintenance,” Emirates Global Aluminium

UAE Ideas Award – 12th Cycle

The 12th UAE Ideas Award honored 24 winners from 60 participants. The winners included:

Promoting the Arabic Language Category

• “The Articulate Inspector,” Dubai Media
• “Arabic Coffee,” The Supreme Legislation Committee in Dubai

Best Initiative for Community Year Category

• “Community Fabric Initiative,” Dubai Police Academy
• “Your Fortress Initiative,” Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority

Empowerment of UAE Citizens Category

• “Attracting national talent,” Al Dhafra Region Municipality
• “Community Empowerment Initiative,” Dubai Police General Headquarters

Voluntary & Humanitarian Category

• “Help Me,” Dubai Media
• “Spirit of Volunteering,” Community Development Authority – Dubai

Marketing the UAE Abroad Category

• “Marketing the UAE Abroad through Sports,” Dubai Police General Headquarters

Smart Government and Digital Transformation Category

• “Dubai Customs Cross Border E-Commerce Platform,” Dubai Customs
• “Data Centre and Intelligent Control,” RAK Transport Authority
• “Smart Human Resources,” Al Dhafra Region Municipality
• “Smart Escort Project for Explosives,” Dubai Police General Headquarters

Environment and Green Applications Category

• “Smart Grid Infrastructure,” Etihad Water and Electricity
• “Sustainability Initiatives in Municipal Work,” Dibba Al Hisn Municipality
• “Palm Oasis Lighting Project,” Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority

Entrepreneurship Category

• “Shark Tank Programme,” Dubai Media

Media Coverage for a National Initiative Category

• “Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference 2025,” Etihad Rail

Inventions Category

• “Digital Transformation Platform,” Dubai Culture & Arts Authority

Zero Bureaucracy Category

• “A Journey of Consolation,” Sharjah Police General Headquarters
• “Eliminating Bureaucracy for Corporate Tax Registration Services,” Federal Tax Authority

Best Shared Idea Category

• “Dolphinarium Project,” Dubai Municipality

Best Innovation Teamwork Category

• “The Technical Programme Innovation Team,” Ajman Police General Headquarters

Best Article Supporting Innovation Category

• “Gamifying Traffic Incident Response,” Dubai Police Academy

UAE Innovation Award – 6th Cycle

The winners of the UAE Innovation Award in its 6th cycle included:

Platinum Level

• Emirates Global Aluminium
• Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority
• Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
• Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment

Gold Level

• Apparel Group
• Roads and Transport Authority – Dubai
• Ensan – Charity Committee for Orphans Care in Saudi Arabia

Global Artificial Intelligence Award – 2nd Cycle

The Global Artificial Intelligence Award recognized winners in its 2nd cycle:

Gold Level

• Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
• Dubai Finance – Dubai Government
• Dubai Land Department
• Apparel Group
• Petroleum Development Oman

Silver Level

• Free Zones Authority of Ajman
• Abu Dhabi University
• Mediclinic Middle East Management Services FZ LLC

Global Medical Excellence Award – 2nd Cycle

The Global Medical Excellence Award honored winners in its 2nd cycle:

Hospitals Category

• Gold Category:

  • Mediclinic Park View Hospital – Dubai
  • Fakeeh University Hospital
  • Mediclinic Welcare Hospital

• Silver Category:

  • Mediclinic City Hospital
  • Al Qassimi Hospital
  • Medcare Women and Children Hospital
  • Aster Hospital Al Qusais
  • Medcare Hospital Sharjah LLC

Humanity in Medicine Category

• Dubai Health Authority

Individual/Team Category

• Clinical Quality Team, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services

Global Sustainability Award – 1st Cycle

The Global Sustainability Award recognized winners in its inaugural cycle:

Gold Level

• Ajman Police General Headquarters

Silver Level

• The General Command of Dubai Civil Defence
• Fujairah Hospital
• Mediclinic Middle East Management Services FZ LLC
• National CSR Fund – Majra

As reported by www.emirates247.com.

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Published on 2026-06-11 20:25:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk