His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the 11th Dubai Government Excellence Awards ceremony, held at the Madinat Jumeirah yesterday.
Addressing the audience, Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum underscored the objective of the awards programme, which aims to promote excellence in the government sector.
He went on to pledge that the march towards excellence, inspired by Sheikh Mohammed's thoughts and vision, would continue, and undertook to add new award categories in the future to drive economic development forward.
Sheikh Mohammed took the stage with Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Maktoum and distributed awards and certificates of appreciation to the winners in the various award categories.
Marked out for special commendation at the ceremony were Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), Dubai General Police Headquarters, Dubai Courts, Dubai Customs, Dubai Public Prosecution, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dubai Municipality and Dubai Department of Economic Development, which were honoured in recognition of their collective efforts to safeguard and preserve intellectual property rights.
Other award winners included Rashid Hospital, Salik and Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Sheikh Mohammed congratulated the winners, and called on all aspiring contenders to work harder, so that they may stand alongside the winners in the future.
He concluded by drawing attention to the vital role people play in development and innovative processes, and praised the national capacity to produce leaders capable of guiding government institutions and the country towards success.
The awards ceremony was attended by Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chief Executive of Emirates Group Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, other sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries, heads of government departments and a large number of government department staff. (Wam)
The best three departments, the winners of different award categories and entities that won special honour
Sheikh Maktoum announced the best three departments in terms of the realisation of clients' satisfaction.
1. Dubai Land Department
2. Dubai Media Incorporated
3. Department of Naturalisation and Residency
Winners of the different award categories
Distinguished new employees
- Noura Mohammed Al Abdouli - Roads and Transport Authority
- Amal Hasan Al Obaidali - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
- Mohammed Ali bin Khalifa Al Badwawi - Land Department
Distinguished female employee
- Kauthar Abdulrahim Khathim - Roads and Transport Authority
- Zahra Mohammed Al Jaberi - Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
Distinguished field employee
- Yaqoub Mohammed Al Ali - Dubai Municipality
- Dolores Damasco - Dubai Health Authority
Distinguished employee in specialised jobs
- Dr Omar Ahmed Al Sakkaf - Centre of Ambulance Services
Distinguished technical/engineering employee
- Nabil Mahfouth bin Haidar - Dubai Municipality
- Abdullah Ahmed Mohammed Al Agbari - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Distinguished financial employee
- Ekhlas Mohammed Al Motawa - Dubai Customs
Distinguished administrative employee
- Fatima Ibrahim Balrahif - Knowledge and Human Development Authority
- Ahmed Ali Al Shehi - Dubai Municipality
Distinguished technical project
- Picture Archiving and Communication Systems at Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health Authority
- Command and Control Room -
Dubai Police
- Traffic Tariff System (Salik) - Roads and Transport Authority
Distinguished administrative experience
- Naming rights of Dubai Metro's stations - Roads and Transport Authority
- Product Identification Mark System - Dubai Municipality
Distinguished team
- Criminal Investigation Team - Dubai Police
- Safety First Team - General Administration of Civil Defence
Distinguished government employees
- Lieutenant Colonel Dr Mohammed Naser Al Razooqi - Dubai Police
- Hussain Bakar bin Haidar - Dubai Media Incorporated
- Major Mohammed Ahmed Al Hamadi - Department of Naturalisation and Residency- Dubai
Bodies receive special honour
Sheikh Mohammed honoured a number of government bodies for their pioneering role in some services as well as their distinctive initiatives.
- Department of Naturalisation and Residency - Dubai
For the improvement of its financial performance, good management of financial resources, adoption of expenditure rationalisation policy and development of revenues.
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
For being inducted into the Hall of Fame in the field of integral strategic planning.
- Dubai Police
For its pioneering experience in the establishment of Human Rights Department and its role in the protection of rights.
- Dubai Courts
For the application of preparatory judging system which alleviated burden on judges and speeded up the settlement of labour cases.
- Dubai Customs, Dubai Police, Public Prosecution, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dubai Municipality and Dubai Economic Development Department
For the implementation of protection of intellectual property rights project.
The unsung heroes who were recognised for their distinguished efforts
1 Zainab Baran Zahmat Policewoman in Dubai Police
2 Zainab Juma Ali Sanqour Al Baloushi Ambulance driver at Centre of Ambulance Services
3 Abdulaziz Ali Al Khaja Senior officer at Dubai Municipality's Waste Management Department.
4 Abdulkader Abdulrahman Cleaner at the Clients Service Department - Dubai Customs' Al Hamriya Centre
5 Ziyada Mohammed Abdulrahman Receptionist at Dubai Health Authority
6 Bie Mohammed Kouti Muhideen Veterinary services worker - Public Health Services- Dubai Municipality
7 Ahmed Abbas Ahmed Al Bloushi Driver at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
8 Khalid bin Rabeh Al Shaabi Co-ordinator of Commercial Control at Dubai Economic Development Department
9 Adel Al Sayed Ahmed Juma Assistant Librarian at the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
10 Haidar Adel Khdayer Taxi driver at the Roads and Transport Authority
11 Corporal Abdulaziz Joudeh Mohammed Fireman at the General Administration of Civil Defence
12 Resa Saeed Al Falasi Receptionist at Dubai Health Authority
13 Fatima Sabil Al Mas Assistant Support Officer at Dubai Municipality
14 Fatima Salem Balobaida Information Counter Employee at the Department of Naturalisation and Residency
15 Khalaf Jaber Library Supervisor - Dubai Media Incorporated
16 Ata Mohammed Saleh Tailor of military uniform at Dubai Police
17 Aesha Essa Rashid Al Muhairi Operations writer at Dubai Customs
18 Fatima Sulaiman Mohammed Saeed Client Service Officer at Dubai Airports
19 Hissa Kahour Representative of Member Services at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
20 Sergeant Ali Mohammed Al Moamari Traffic Sergeant at Dubai Police
21 Mubarak Abdulkarim Senior Officer - Visitor Information Office at the Dubai Department of Tourism and CommerceMarketing
22 Juma Saeed Salem Salmeen Correspondent - Dubai Health Authority
23 Qamar Zaman Jan Dad Bus Driver at Roads and Transport Authority
24 Mohammed Jasim Mubarak Equipment Cleaning Technician- Dubai Municipality's Sewage Treatment Plant
25 Hamid Salim Rashid Al Khodor Secretary at the Dubai Public Prosecution
26 Sergeant Ahmed Erhama Al Mansouri In-Charge of following up violators at the Department of Naturalisation and Residency
27 Mohammed Ibrahim File Co-ordinator at the Land Department
28 Mousa Ghulam Rahimi Inspector at the Roads and Transport Authority
29 Ibrahim Mohammed Othman Abu Omar Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
30 Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Al Saket Chief Announcer at the Dubai Courts' Case Services Department
31 Saleh Hassan Mohammed Al Mulla Property Registration Co-ordinator at the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation
32 Raj Mohammed Eqbal Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
33 Abdullah Al Mansouri An Employee at the Government's Office in Britain
Sheikh Mohammed Honours 31 innovators in several Fields
The ceremony of Dubai Government Excellence programme witnessed the announcement of 13 innovative employees in various fields
1 Sergeant/Fireman Hisham Mohammed Fireman at Al Rashidia Centre in the General Hassan Al Bayomi Administration of Civil Defence
2 Yousef Al Ali Head of Vehicle and Machine Maintenance Section at the Dubai Municipality's Transport Department
3 Aidarous Mohammed Khalil Engineer of Branch Control Units at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
4 Lieutenant Colonel Dr Ali Sanjal Director of Medical Services Department at Dubai Police
5 Ashwaq Hamoud Hassan Technician of Artificial Limbs at Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health Authority
6 Fatima Ibrahim Al Muala Administrator of Strategy and Planning at the Dubai Economic Development Department
7 Sumaia Abdulrahman Al Yahia Senior Social Guide at the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation
8 Boraq Abdulrazaq bin Nasef Senior Officer of Individual Relations at the Land Department
9 Mohammed Al Khatib News Editor and Correspondent at Dubai Media Incorporated
10 Al Tayeb Maqdami Senior Specialist of Auto Control at the Train Project Implementation Department in Dubai Roads and Transport Authority
11 Hussain Mohammed Murad Senior Co-ordinator of Public Relations at the Public Prosecution
12 Abdullah Ali Salem Al Kaabi Head of Lawyers Affairs Division at Dubai Customs
13 Dr Mohammed Ayada Ayoub Al Kubaisi Senior Mufti at the Iftaa Department in the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
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