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Sharjah 24
26-06-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Abdullah bin Salem honors Sharjah Excellence Award 2024
During the ceremony, His Highness honored the winners from different categories, which included local businesses, organizations from the Gulf region, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the economy. His Highness also recognized the strategic partners, sponsors, judges, and the team behind the award for their hard work and dedication in making the event a success. This year, 17 businesses and entrepreneurs received awards for their outstanding achievements. In the category for the Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award, the winners included notable companies like Saudi Electricity Company, Agility Global, Qatar Islamic Bank, and others. The Sharjah Gulf Localization Award was given to Fair Value from Saudi Arabia. For the Sharjah Small and Medium Enterprises Award, both Montessori Children's Garden Nursery and Gracia Group were recognized. The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Award was presented to Dr. Sunny Kurian and Hamad Ali Sulaiman Al Shamsi, while Hamid Hassan Al Mazmi won the award specifically for individuals with disabilities. In the Sharjah Social Responsibility Award category, the winners included the University of Sharjah, the Sharjah Housing Department, and Sharjah Airport. Additionally, Emirates Refining Company was honored with the award for the best facility that follows security standards. The ceremony kicked off with the UAE national anthem and some verses from the Holy Quran. Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, who is the Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, gave a speech. He emphasized that these awards are part of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. His Highness is committed to supporting initiatives that help build a sustainable economy and encourage a culture of quality and creativity in the workplace. Al Owais shared his heartfelt thanks to His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. He appreciated their generous support for the Sharjah Excellence Award, which has helped it become a major force in promoting outstanding business practices and quality management. He highlighted that this year's award had a remarkable turnout, with over 132 entries—a 34% increase from last year. This shows that more organizations are recognizing the importance of quality and innovation in their work. At the ends of his speech, Al Owais congratulated the winners of this year's award and expressed his gratitude to the strategic partners who have helped ensure its ongoing success. He emphasized that the Sharjah Excellence Award continues to aid all partners and organizations, both locally and internationally, in adopting the best practices for business excellence. His aim is to foster an environment that enhances investment opportunities for businesses in the UAE and the Gulf region, ultimately improving their overall performance.
Sharjah 24
25-06-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Excellence Award honours 17 winners from UAE and Gulf
Promoting quality and institutional excellence In exclusive statements to ' Sharjah 24 ,' Nada Al Hajri confirmed that the award instills a culture of quality and institutional excellence within companies and business communities in the UAE and the GCC. The programme has succeeded in enhancing competitiveness, creating an investment climate, and enabling the private sector to embrace the values of leadership and innovation, thus enhancing the growth of commercial and industrial businesses and building a sustainable economy. High participation and competitive categories Al Hajri pointed out that the 2024 edition witnessed intense competition in the following categories: Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award, Sharjah Gulf Localisation Award, Sharjah Small and Medium Enterprises Award, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Award, Sharjah Award for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, Sharjah Social Responsibility Award, and Sharjah Award for the Best Facility Complying with Security Standards (in cooperation with Sharjah Police General Command) Looking ahead to a new edition The award's general coordinator called on entrepreneurs and institutions to participate in the next edition, which will include a new global model based on the fourth generation of excellence systems, with comprehensive developments in evaluation criteria to keep pace with changes.
