In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the emirate hosted the Dubai-it Award ceremony, honoring distinguished individuals, institutions, and pioneering projects that have successfully turned ideas and ambitions into tangible achievements.
The award recognized those who delivered exceptional results in record time while maintaining high standards of quality and excellence.
The ceremony also celebrated inspiring examples of Dubai’s approach to achievement, recognizing initiatives and projects that have helped establish a culture of innovation, proactive action, and results aligned with the emirate’s ambitions and future aspirations.
H.E. Mohammed Al Gergawi: Mohammed bin Rashid Established a Leadership School Built on Bold Thinking, Speed, and Excellence
H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, affirmed during the ceremony that the Dubai-it Award celebrates those who make achievements that become examples to follow, then aspirations, and from those aspirations, new achievements. He pointed out that Dubai’s experience is based on an established philosophy guided by a clear vision, values that govern its decisions, and a work culture that strengthens its ability to achieve results.
H.E. said that Dubai’s experience, whose foundations were laid by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, was built on a deep belief in people’s ability to shape reality, and on the understanding that great ambitions require new tools to achieve them.
H.E. Al Gergawi noted that His Highness established a school of leadership and work that made boldness in thinking, speed in execution, and excellence in achievement fundamental pillars of the emirate’s progress.
H.E. Al Gergawi: Mohammed bin Rashid’s Forward-Looking Vision and Decisions Made Dubai a Global Model to Follow
H.E. Al Gergawi added that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum introduced the slogan “I Do,” making the “Dubai-it” approach a defining expression of a work culture centered on achievement.
H.E. explained that the essence of this philosophy lies in delivering exceptional results with excellence and within record time, affirming that “Mohammed bin Rashid is Dubai-it,” through His Highness’s vision that is ahead of its time and decisions that turn into achievements, making Dubai a model to be followed globally.
H.E. explained that the award seeks to reinforce this approach by celebrating achievements, measuring their impact, and honoring those responsible for them. In doing so, it helps turn achievement into a culture, role models into sources of inspiration, and ambition into tangible results that extend beyond individuals and institutions.
Dubai-it Award Recognizes Inspiring Achievements and Encourages Future Generations to Turn Ideas Into Results
H.E. Al Gergawi pointed out that the winners represent examples of individuals and institutions that did not wait for ideal circumstances. Instead, they took the initiative to turn ideas into results, making speed of execution, ambition, and excellence a work culture directly linked to achievement.
H.E. affirmed that the award embodies an approach that is becoming firmly established in Dubai and serves as a source of inspiration for future generations and everyone seeking to achieve genuine success.
Hamdan bin Mohammed Honors Leading Figures, Institutions, and Projects Contributing to Dubai’s Development and Economic Growth
During the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented the Dubai-it Award to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, as part of the recognition of prominent figures whose contributions reflect Dubai’s culture of achievement.
His Highness also honored Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for its contributions to developing the emirate’s transportation network and infrastructure.
The recognition extended to the “Red Carpet” project by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, which received an award in the government projects category for its use of artificial intelligence to simplify travel procedures and improve service quality.
In the economic sector, His Highness honored Emirates NBD for its role in supporting the growth of small investments, while Emaar was recognized for its contributions to real estate development projects across Dubai.
Other recipients included the Ounass online shopping platform in the services category and Majdi Amjad, founder of Omniyat, in the real estate projects category.
The awards also recognized entrepreneurs and innovative commercial ventures. His Highness honored Charlie Wright, founder of the Human Tribe brand, in the commercial entrepreneurship category, recognizing his achievement in innovation.
The list of honorees further included the Dubai Chocolate brand project and its founder in the commercial projects category, along with Zena, which received recognition in the commercial companies category.
These awards recognized achievements across different sectors, reflecting the range of economic opportunities available in Dubai and the emirate’s environment for innovation, entrepreneurship, and the development of promising business ideas.
