Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer Receives Sandhurst's Inaugural Life of Leadership Excellence Award
This marks the first time the prestigious recognition has been awarded in the civilian sector, acknowledging Al Tayer's exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to the energy and water industries in the UAE.
The award celebrates a lifetime of public service, innovation, and dedication to sustainable development, aligning with the core values of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Al Tayer was selected for his distinguished career, which has played a key role in positioning Dubai and the UAE as global leaders in clean energy and utility excellence.
Vaughan Kent-Payne, Director of The Sandhurst Trust, praised Al Tayer's commitment to leadership through service: The Sandhurst motto 'Serve to Lead' is at the heart of this award. His Excellency Al Tayer exemplifies this ideal, and we are honoured to present him with the first-ever civilian Life of Leadership Excellence Award.
In his acceptance remarks, Al Tayer dedicated the award to the UAE's leadership. In the UAE, leading by example is embedded in our DNA,
he said. This honour belongs to our wise leadership—His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum—whose vision continues to inspire our nation to reach new heights. He added that the principles of integrity, innovation, and sustainable excellence have been deeply instilled within DEWA's organisational culture. 'We serve as role models, committed to pushing boundaries and delivering world-class utility services,
Al Tayer said.
The award presentation also recognised the support and presence of key figures including Vaughan Kent-Payne, Major General Paul Nanson, Colonel Mike Cooke MBE, Colonel Richard Westley OBE MC, and Craig Preston, CEO of the Ducis Leadership Institute.
With this recognition, Al Tayer becomes a global symbol of public sector leadership, and his work continues to reflect the UAE's ambitions of setting international standards in energy, sustainability, and governance.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
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