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The Abu Dhabi Ports Group won seven awards at the Harvard International Business Council Awards 2022, leading the winners with the largest number of awards granted to an entity in one session, within the second session of the current year of the prestigious awards program, thanks to its record of the highest results compared to with other participating parties.
The Harvard International Business Council Awards are a global standard that honors excellence and continuous improvement in the business sector and provides a platform for organizations from all over the world to share their successful experiences in the areas of organizational excellence, adopt international best practices, and provide high-quality services or products that meet the needs and expectations of customers.
In December, representatives of the organization organizing the awards visited the headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group and presented the prizes to the winners.
More than 500 institutions from 83 countries around the world participated in this session. The participating institutions underwent a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a team of international experts based on the Harvard Business Council standards for quality management and institutional excellence.
At the end of the evaluation process, 60 winners were announced in a virtual ceremony organized remotely, during which the Abu Dhabi Ports Group won seven awards, including two from the diamond level, which embodies the exceptional flexibility and ambitious vision of the group, which enabled it to achieve success after success, reach and improve its positions at the forefront. Trade sector.
Ahmed Al Khayyat, Vice President, Excellence Department – Abu Dhabi Ports Group, expressed his pride in honoring the Abu Dhabi Ports Group by the Harvard Business Council, the prestigious global institution, which highlights the remarkable achievements made by the group during the year 2022 and reflects the continuous commitment of its cadres to do everything necessary to continue Improving the quality of its services.
He said: “Since the beginning of this year, the Abu Dhabi Ports Group has been keen to expand its presence in the global markets and strengthen the interdependence between its commercial partners. Our winning of the seven awards is the result of our tireless efforts and reflects our ability to achieve excellence.”
The ports sector of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group received the Diamond Level “Institutional Award”, which is the highest award presented by the Harvard Business Council, in honor of the sector’s positive contributions to the economy of the United Arab Emirates, and the consolidation of its position on a number of international classifications, including the advanced position achieved by Khalifa Port. globally.
The port sector was also honored thanks to its regional expansion efforts through concluding a number of major agreements with a number of countries, which resulted in more success and growth.
The economic cities and free zones of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group were awarded the gold level in the “Covid-19 Pandemic Award” for their efforts to ensure business continuity and growth despite the great challenges posed by the global pandemic.
As for the logistics sector, it won the gold level in the “Organizational Health and Safety Award” for the efficient and innovative systems that were designed to monitor and reduce risks in the workplace. Improving stakeholder satisfaction and improving the brand position of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group.
In addition, employees of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group won three individual awards, including the “Professional Award” – Diamond level, which was presented to Maysoon Hegazy, Executive of the Excellence Program, for her contribution to improving the quality management system in the sector; and the “Professional Award” – the golden level, which was won by Hossam Shaikhani, Director of Commercial and Business Development, for his contribution to a number of successful projects that added tangible financial value to the Foundation; and the “Women’s Leadership Award” for Fatima Al Matrooshi, Business Support Specialist, for her role in bringing innovative ideas to the Khalifa Port offices that helped make tangible operational improvements.