H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasised Dubai’s unique approach to development and sustainability, inspired by the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He described Dubai as “a place where creativity and enterprise come together to shape the city of the future that embodies the aspirations and ambitions of one and all.”
Speaking at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award ceremony, organised by Dubai Chambers at Union House, Sheikh Ahmed highlighted the critical role of the business community. “Dubai’s vision for economic excellence is rooted in our strong belief in the indispensable role of the business community as our primary partner in achieving success. This belief has enabled Dubai to become an incubator for major companies that confidently pursue excellence.”
He added: “In Dubai, excellence is a firmly established approach. It is a competition where all participate, and all emerge victorious because our goal is to serve society and our people.”
Congratulating the award winners, Sheikh Ahmed encouraged them to continue advancing their businesses. “Leadership requires constant diligence and hard work, especially in our ever-changing world where innovation is crucial. Sustained excellence is our ambition for the business community in Dubai.”
The awards, recognising excellence across four categories, aligned with Dubai Chambers’ strategic goals. Procter and Gamble Arabia won the Outstanding Business Award, Seddiqi Holding received the Family Business Award, DP World GCC claimed the Global Expansion Award, and the Emirates Group took home the Digital Innovation Award.
Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, stated: “The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award represents the highest recognition of the contributions of organisations to Dubai’s sustainable development and serves as a platform to inspire continuous improvement in performance.”
Al Ghurair added, “All four winners have demonstrated a strong track record and commitment to promoting a culture of excellence through the improvement of business strategies, processes, and overall performance.”
Launched in 2005 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the award recognises organisations supporting sustainable economic development. The framework was restructured to align with Dubai’s vision and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. The award, relaunched in September 2023, merges the previous format with the Dubai Quality Award, creating a more robust model for evaluating business excellence.