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Zawya
09-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Municipality wins 11 awards in key strategic fields during the first quarter of 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality has received 11 local and international awards during the first quarter of 2025 in recognition of its achievements across vital areas of municipal work. These accolades highlight the Municipality's commitment to innovation, institutional agility, safety, and customer service excellence, aligned with its vision to develop world-class services that enhance the quality of life in Dubai. Among the key recognitions, Dubai Municipality received two awards from the Business Agility Consortium: 'Overall Business Agility' and 'Overall Business Resilience.' These awards reflect the Municipality's proactive adoption of agile frameworks to drive adaptability and resilience in service delivery and strategic planning. The Municipality also received the 'Global Distinguished Innovator' award from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) in recognition of its digital initiative 'Montaji,' a smart platform for registering consumer products. The platform has contributed to faster product registration, enhanced market oversight, and a reduced carbon footprint, thereby improving product transparency and safety. In the field of health and safety, Dubai Municipality was recognised at the Intersec 2025 Awards in the 'Pioneers in the Field of Security and Fire Safety' category. The award acknowledges its efforts to advance health and safety standards, mitigate risk, and foster sustainable working environments that contribute to community wellbeing. Dubai Municipality also received first place in the 'Renewable Energy' category at the IChemE Global Awards, and second place in the 'Education and Development' category for its use of virtual reality simulation at the Jebel Ali Wastewater Treatment Plant. Its Public Procurement Leadership and Excellence Initiative was honoured at the 2025 Global Brilliance Awards in both the 'Innovative Use of Technology' and 'Big Business Innovation' categories. The initiative demonstrated the Municipality's success in leveraging digital transformation to enhance procurement processes, improve service efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Further recognition was earned in tourism and community services, with the Municipality receiving the 'Best Luxury Beach Management Award' in the UAE at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards for its enhancements to public beach services and accessibility for all societal groups, including tourists and people of determination. Additional honours were received at the UAE Ideas Award and the Arab International Ideas Award, acknowledging innovative initiatives across multiple fields of municipal work. The Municipality also secured five wins at the British Safety Council Awards, reflecting its continued efforts to cultivate a safe and inclusive environment for employees, partners, and the community. Its Afforestation and Open Spaces Strategy was awarded the 'Sustainability Project of the Year' at the Project Controls Expo MENA Awards, while the Municipality also won the 'Customer Service Excellence 2025' title at the Business Intelligence Group Awards. These achievements reinforce Dubai Municipality's strategic vision to deliver integrated, future-ready services and cement its position as a pioneering municipality for a global city.
Hi Dubai
03-03-2025
- Health
- Hi Dubai
MoHAP Honoured for Driving Healthcare Innovation at 2025 GDI Awards
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has been recognised with the prestigious "Distinguished Innovation Enabler" award and the "Certified Innovative Government Entity" certificate at the 2025 Global Distinguished Innovator Awards (GDI Awards). The accolade, presented by the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), highlights MoHAP's outstanding contributions to fostering healthcare innovation in the UAE. The awards celebrate the ministry's commitment to empowering health institutions and partners through advanced programmes and initiatives. Among the key projects is the "Future Health Innovation Lab," which leverages cutting-edge tools and methodologies to drive transformative healthcare solutions. These efforts have significantly elevated the quality of healthcare services across the UAE, aligning with the country's vision for a forward-thinking, innovative future. Dr. Mohammed Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of MoHAP, hailed the achievement as a testament to the UAE's dedication to innovation, guided by the nation's wise leadership and the strategic goals of the UAE Centennial 2071. He emphasised the ministry's focus on integrating advanced technologies like AI, big data, and global partnerships to future-proof the healthcare sector through the National Future Forecasting Framework for Healthcare. Saqr Al Hemeiri, Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Strategy and Future at MoHAP, expressed pride in the ministry's collaborative approach. He noted that the recognition serves as motivation to continue delivering pioneering solutions that enhance community health and wellbeing. The honour comes as a significant milestone during the UAE's Innovation Month, reinforcing MoHAP's role in shaping the future of healthcare and positioning the UAE as a global leader in medical innovation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Zawya
28-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman Vision 2040 unit wins Global Innovation Award
Muscat: The Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit has been honoured with the Distinguished Innovation Enabler Award at the Global Innovation Summit 2025 in Dubai, securing a place among the top five countries globally. The award was presented in recognition of the unit's 'Institutional Innovation Guide' project, which has been lauded for its groundbreaking approach to fostering institutional innovation. The summit, held over two days in the Emirate of Dubai, saw the participation of a diverse range of thought leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the globe. The Global Innovation Institute (GInI) Awards, which aim to promote international cooperation and knowledge exchange on innovation, saw more than 2,400 projects from over 36 countries competing. The win is a significant milestone for Oman, reflecting the country's commitment to the goals and priorities outlined in Oman Vision 2040, launched under the guidance of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The Institutional Innovation Guide, published in the second quarter of 2024, is the first unified guide of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, serving as a model for institutional innovation across sectors. This achievement highlights Oman's ongoing efforts to enhance its reputation on both a regional and global stage, demonstrating the positive results of collaborative efforts between various authorities to build a culture of institutional innovation. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Muscat Daily
27-02-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman Vision 2040 unit wins Global Innovation Award
Muscat – The Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit has been honoured with the Distinguished Innovation Enabler Award at the Global Innovation Summit 2025 in Dubai, securing a place among the top five countries globally. The award was presented in recognition of the unit's 'Institutional Innovation Guide' project, which has been lauded for its groundbreaking approach to fostering institutional innovation. The summit, held over two days in the Emirate of Dubai, saw the participation of a diverse range of thought leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the globe. The Global Innovation Institute (GInI) Awards, which aim to promote international cooperation and knowledge exchange on innovation, saw more than 2,400 projects from over 36 countries competing. The win is a significant milestone for Oman, reflecting the country's commitment to the goals and priorities outlined in Oman Vision 2040, launched under the guidance of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The Institutional Innovation Guide, published in the second quarter of 2024, is the first unified guide of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, serving as a model for institutional innovation across sectors. This achievement highlights Oman's ongoing efforts to enhance its reputation on both a regional and global stage, demonstrating the positive results of collaborative efforts between various authorities to build a culture of institutional innovation.
