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3/4/25, 9:58 AM Under the patronage of the UAE President, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed honours winners of Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award - Al…

By recognising and rewarding exceptional performance, strategic thinking and operational productivity, SKEA aims to

enhance competitiveness and embed a culture of sustainable business practices. The award continues to inspire and
empower ambitious businesses to reach new heights, contributing to a brighter future driven by innovation and a

knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan underscored the significance of the Sheikh Khalifa

Excellence Award in encouraging organisations to embrace a culture of excellence and innovation, enhance
operational efficiency and boost productivity in alignment with the strategic direction of the national economic

ecosystem. His Highness highlighted the importance of leveraging advanced technologies and AI solutions to optimise
organisational capabilities and operational efficiencies, enabling businesses to anticipate and adapt to the evolving
demands of regional and global markets.

During the ceremony, His Highness honoured seven companies for their leadership in the business sector, their
forward-looking approach for growth and expansion, and their commitment to embracing a culture of innovation and

business excellence in achieving the strategic objectives of the UAE’s economic vision.

Speaking at the event, His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and

Industry (ADCCI), highlighted the transformative power of excellence and innovation in driving economic and social
progress: “Guided by the forward-looking vision of our leadership, Abu Dhabi’s ‘Falcon Economy’ continues to soar,

establishing the Emirate as a global economic powerhouse and a premier destination for talent, businesses, and
investments. The Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award plays an instrumental role in this journey, serving as a catalyst for
ambitious organisations. It empowers them to embrace innovation, elevate industry benchmarks, and lead the charge

in fostering sustainable growth”.

His Excellency added: “At ADCCI, we remain committed to supporting businesses as they navigate emerging
challenges. By futureproofing them, we ensure they remain at the forefront of progress to drive Abu Dhabi’s next
phase of development, further enhancing the economy’s resilience, competitiveness, and prosperity.”

Organised by ADCCI since 1999, SKEA is designed to emphasise the chamber’s vision of opening doors to local and
global markets – facilitating global expansion for Abu Dhabi businesses and enabling international companies to

expand into the Abu Dhabi market, boosting the competitiveness of the private sector to grow and expand globally.

On the sidelines of the ceremony, the SKEA Office announced the reformation of its Board of Trustees, appointing His

Excellency Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim as Honorary Chairman. His Excellency Dr. Yasir Al Naqbi, Director General of
GovAcademy at the Department of Government Enablement, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of

Trustees, while His Excellency Badr Salim Sultan Al-Olama, Director General of Abu Dhabi Investment Office, has
been named Vice Chairman. The board also includes Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, Acting CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise

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