Dubai CP honours winners of Global Government Excellence Award

Sheikh Hamdan said that hosting the Global Government Excellence Award raises the profile of the World Government Summit as an international platform for government excellence, and reflects the UAE’s emergence as a hub for the development of government excellence and best practices globally.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted a government system centred on excellence in community service, and the integration of corporate best practices. Excellence is an attribute of future governments and the driving force for greater achievements, he added.

The event was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah; and Ali Asadov, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan.

The Crown Prince of Dubai, honoured four winners in the categories of “Distinguished Initiative in Government Innovation”, “Best Project in Government Transformation”, “Best Government Service in the World” and “Distinguished Initiative in Upskilling and Investing in People”.

The Global Government Excellence Award recognises innovators who have excelled in providing government services around the world. The initiative aims to develop government service centres, improve their operations, and raise the efficiency of employees to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction and trust.

The first award of its kind in the world, the Global Government Excellence Award aims to highlight key achievements that promote the wellbeing of communities across the world. It recognises exceptional government initiatives, practices and officials with the aim of promoting innovation in government practices and building prosperous societies.

The Award invited select global experts to nominate government best practices and individuals who have done extraordinary work across government sectors. Winners were selected from among 80 nominated candidates.