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3/4/25, 9:58 AM Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed honours winners of 21st edition of Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award – The Gulf Time Newspaper
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed honours winners of 21st

edition of Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award

ABU DHABI/WAM

Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has honoured the winners
of the 21st edition of the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA) at a ceremony held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The
event reaffirmed SKEA’s role in fostering innovation and excellence in the business ecosystem.
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.
HH 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, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed 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, 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, saying, “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”.
He 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.”

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