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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
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 Saeed
Abdul Jalil Al Fahim as Honorary Chairman. 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 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 Development, as well as Abu Dhabi Chamber Board members Noor Al
Tamimi, Marwa Al Mansoori, and Ahmad Al Mosa, who will each serve as members of the Board of Trustees.
The ceremony included the unveiling of the award’s new brand identity, which reflects the goals and ambitions of Abu Dhabi’s
economy, prioritising innovation and fostering a culture of positive impact. The new brand identity serves as an inspiration for
organisations to adopt cutting-edge solutions, strive for operational excellence and make meaningful contributions to the

community and economic growth and diversification.

The winners of the SKEA Award include:

Archireef – for its innovative solutions in reviving Abu Dhabi’s marine ecosystems through advanced coral reef cultivation and
deployment of 3D-printing technology.
Shorooq – for supporting SMEs through flexible and innovative investment and management models, fostering growth and
contributing to regional economic development.
Union Copper Rod – for its high-quality copper rod manufacturing and export operations, supplying key industries worldwide
and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s presence in global markets.
Pure Harvest Smart Farms – for transforming Abu Dhabi’s agricultural sector through cutting-edge technologies such as
hydroponics and climate-controlled farming, enabling the production of fresh, sustainable crops in desert environments.
Joud Coffee – for blending creativity with community engagement, establishing itself as a cultural hub across Abu Dhabi.
Hamda Al Fahim Design Studio – for redefining elegance and promoting Abu Dhabi’s fashion industry on the global stage.
VCharge – for advancing e-mobility solutions, expanding Abu Dhabi’s network of solar-powered EV charging stations and
making electric transportation more accessible.

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