Abdullah bin Salem honors Sharjah Excellence Award 2024
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.
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