Held during the 4th Arab Strategy Forum, underway in Dubai, the awards’ ceremony was attended by VIPs, distinguished local and regional guests and government officials.
Aluminium Bahrain won the coveted US $25,000 ‘Best Arab Organization’ award. It was recognised for its clear vision and goals, and its integrated business strategy. It was also honoured for encouraging individual creativity among its employees and offering the highest levels of customer service.
Jordan based Public Transport Regulatory Commission won the US $20,000 ‘Best Arab Governmental Organization’ category, for its commitment to sustained development and use of technology to simplify processes.
The US $20,000 cash prize for ‘Best Arab Management Practice’ was presented to the Business Development Centre of Petroleum Development Oman, for assisting locals in starting their own businesses and helping to create new job opportunities for Omanis.
Engineer Subhi AbdulJalil Batarji, President of the Saudi-German Hospital Group, won the US $15,000 ‘Best Management Personality’ category for his contribution to promoting investments in the healthcare sector.
Aisha Saif Mohammad, Director of Al Manar School, Sharjah, and Dr. Mayssoun Mustafa Brimo, President of the National Association for Environment in Syria shared the ‘Distinguished Arab Manager – Woman’ award.
A teacher, Mohammad was recognized for her highly organized work which has inspired a lot of her students to excel. She has received a number of awards. Dr. Brimo was recognised for her efforts to promote sustainable development and preserving the environment in the Arab World. She is an author of numerous books and has hosted both TV and radio programmes.
The US $15,000 award for ‘Distinguished Arab Manager’ went to Faisal Mohammad Al Suwaidi, General Manager of Qatar Liquefied Gas Corporation, for demonstrating outstanding leadership skills.
UAE national Khawla Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Director of the Ma’ali School, Al Ain, received the ‘Distinguished Arab Employee’ award, for setting an example in the search for excellence and her service to the community. She has received a number of other awards for being a positive influence on her students and their parents. She recently set up a special website focusing on the environment.
Talal Abu Ghazaleh, President of Talal Abu Ghazaleh and Co. International (TAGI), in an opening address, praised the award and the efforts made to promote quality performance among Arab organizations, in both the private and governmental sector.
‘Today’s assembly to honour the winners of the Award for Arab Management is a recognition of Arab creativity,’ he said. Talal Abu Ghazaleh and Co. International (TAGI), was chosen as a strategic partner by the general secretariat of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Arab Management 2006.
The Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Arab Management reflects the vision and commitment of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai to contribute to the development and growth of organizations in the Arab world.
It has received broad acceptance from governmental and non-governmental entities operating in the Arab world, and has successfully attracted the attention of workers in the public and private sectors.
The Award is intended to encourage best management practices and innovative initiatives in Arab countries, motivate and honour distinguished Arab professionals, and raise awareness and promote application of modern management, quality and excellence concepts in management.
