Ahmed bin Saeed concludes annual Dubai Quality Group Awards Ceremony

Dubai: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Dubai Quality Group concluded its annual Awards Ceremony 2025–2026 by honouring 146 winners from government and private-sector entities across the UAE and GCC countries at eight awards. The winners were honoured by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Patron of Dubai Quality Group, alongside Dr Hazaa Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Dubai Quality Group, in the presence of senior government leaders, Your Excellencies and Highnesses, distinguished guests, executives of participating entities, sponsors, media partners, and media representatives. The ceremony honoured the winners of the 21st Emirates Women Award, the 18th Ideas Arabia International Award, 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 1st Global Sustainability Award. Dubai Quality Group affirmed that its annual awards continue to serve as an platform for celebrating pioneering initiatives and highlighting outstanding experiences that help raise performance levels, strengthen a culture of innovation, and support competitiveness and sustainability objectives across government and private-sector organisations. Statement by the Chairman of Dubai Quality Group Dr. Hazaa Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Dubai Quality Group, said: “We are proud of this annual gathering and of celebrating the winners at the annual Awards ceremony of Dubai Quality Group, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who has always supported the Group. Through His Highness’s guidance towards innovation and excellence, Dubai Quality Group has continued to strengthen its vision. This year’s awards attracted 400 participants from leading government and private-sector organisations across the region, formed a 236-member assessor committee, both locally and internationally, and honoured 146 winners from the UAE and GCC countries. This confirms that the Group’s awards represent a platform for recognising leading and outstanding organisations in the region, and a centre for innovation and excellence internationally.” Sponsors appreciation H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Patron of Dubai Quality Group, launched the award ceremony by honouring the sponsors and partners who support Dubai Quality Group, in appreciation of their support, trust, and contributions to the success of the annual Awards Ceremony. This recognition reflects Dubai Quality Group’s commitment to acknowledging its strategic partners and supporters, as well as their active role in supporting quality, excellence, and innovation in the UAE. The honorees were as follows: 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 22 women winners of the Emirates Women Award in its 21st cycle were honoured, competing against 90 participants as follows (in no particular order): The Leadership Category winners: Dr. Rasha Essa Almas Buhumaid, from Dubai Health - Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences Brig. Dr. Maitha Mohammed Salem Al Darei, from Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority Eng. Najeeba Hassan Mubarak Khadim Al Jabri, from Emirates Global Aluminium The Professional Category winners: 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 T he Employee Category winners: 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 T he Young Employee Category winners: Abrar Abdulhakim Ahmed, Dubai Police General Headquarters Ayesha Abdullatif Albanna, Community Development Authority - Dubai Amani Mohammad Ahmed Loubari, Dubai Municipality The Innovator Category winners: 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 The winner of the Entrepreneur Category is Shaikha Mohammed Khalfan Al Shuraiqi Al Mehrzi, Princess House Building Materials. The Social Work Category winners: Ayesha Hassan Ibrahim Sharaf Al Hosani,