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| Source: Dubai Chamber. HH Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum honoured winners of the 10th MRM Awards. |
The awards ceremony, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The MRM Business Award, which is part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, was presented to:
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB);
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC);
Al Khaleej Sugar Company;
All Food For Food Stuff;
Apparel Group;
Arabian Automobiles Company;
ASGC Construction;
British Orchard Nursery;
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East);
Doka Gulf;
Gulf Extrusions;
Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC);
Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel;
Network International;
RAK Hospital;
Tablix Technology;
TASC Outsourcing; and
Transguard Group.
The MRM Business Innovation Award was presented to:
Al Ansari Exchange;
ALEC Engineering and Contracting;
Almajdouie Logistics Company;
ASGC Construction;
Aster Pharmacy Group;
DuBox;
ENOC Retail;
Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC);
Jebel Ali Free Zone;
Network International;
Samsotech;
Sharjah Islamic Bank; and
Transguard Group.
Gulf Petrochemicals Industries Co. (GPIC) was presented with the Outstanding Award for Business Excellence, while the Outstanding Award for Business Innovation went to ENOC Retail.
HE Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of judging panel for the MRM Business Award and MRM Business Innovation Award, said the MRM Business Awards have fostered a culture of excellence within business communities in the UAE and GCC, facilitated the adoption of best practices and raised industry standards. He noted that the MRM Business Innovation Award, which was launched in 2015 by Dubai Chamber and the UAE Ministry of Economy during the Year of Innovation, reflects the vision of the UAE’s leadership to encourage companies to make innovation a major part of their organisational cultures.
HE Al Mansoori said the second cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award registered a 21% increase in the number of participants, reflecting the growing importance that companies in the region attach to innovation excellence.
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| Source: Dubai Chamber. HE Al Ghurair. |
Dubai Chamber’s Chairman explained that the awards have served as a catalyst for enhancing business performance and boosting innovation activity on a regional level. He revealed that more than 1,800 companies have benefitted from the award programme since its establishment while 181 winning companies have been recognised for their outstanding achievements.
During the ceremony, HE Al Ghurair launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Customer Excellence Award, a new award under the MRM Business Awards platform. The award aims to recognise the efforts of outstanding companies and organisations in the UAE and GCC that are adopting innovative strategies to improve customer experiences.
“The MRM Customer Excellence Award will provide companies with another incentive to apply and participate in the MRM Business Award programme, enhance their customer approach and adopt best practices in line with international standards. The launch of this award stems from our strong belief that customer experience is among the most crucial factors impacting business performance,” said HE Al Ghurair.
HE Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber and Chairman of the Steering Committee for the MRM Business Award said: “Over the years, the MRM Business Awards have become benchmarks for business and innovation excellence and they remain the highest level of recognition in these areas within the GCC. With UAE Innovation Month upon us, it is an opportune time to put the spotlight on the outstanding companies we are recognising today that are driving innovation in a wide range of economic sectors.”
HE Buamim noted Dubai Chamber had received an overwhelming number of strong applications for both awards, with a 46% increase in the number of applications. He added that the awards support Dubai Chamber’s efforts to fulfill the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VP and PM of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and lead the business community to a brighter future.
