UAE: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince honours winners of Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award; ADIB bags top prize

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has been declared as the sole winner in the diamond category of the 20th Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA) during a glittering ceremony at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.

Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, SKEA was organised by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, awarded a total of 18 winners. Companies were recognised for their achievements in organisational excellence across various fields in three categories: diamond, gold and silver.

The final list of 18 firms was prepared following rigorous assessment by a high-level committee of experts in governance and operational excellence, in accordance with the highest international standards. This edition recorded more than 25 per cent increase in participation compared to the previous cycle, which took place in 2021.

“The 20th cycle of the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA) has demonstrated the significant and growing impact of this initiative. SKEA is one of the chamber’s most important initiatives, establishing an integrated programme for organisational development that is enhancing the competitiveness of the business ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE,” Abdulla Mohamed Al Mazrui, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said.

Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Faheem, Chairman of the Higher Committee of SKEA, said: “The 20th cycle of SKEA has witnessed a number of significant enhancements including the update of administrative processes, advanced digital platforms to manage the evaluation processes, and new categories such as Best Business in Adopting Digital Transformation and Smart Applications, Best Business in Terms of Innovation, and Best Business in Leadership and Strategy. The initiative will continue to encourage organisations to increase their competitiveness and enhance their performance, as well as help them adopt best practices in digital transformation, sustainability and innovation.”

First held in 1999, the Award aims to enhance competitiveness and performance across Abu Dhabi’s business ecosystem by further increasing efficiency within organisations and developing employees’ knowledge and skills to achieve optimal financial and operational results.

The ceremony was attended by members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Higher Committee of SKEA, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber, as well as ambassadors and senior officials.

The 2023 SKEA winners are:

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