Morocco’s Mohammed V, Marrakech Airports, Both Rank Amongst Top 10 in Africa : August 2021

Marrakech and Mohammed V airports ranked 5th and 6th, respectively.

The Marrakech-Menara airport was ranked 5th, while Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport came in 6th place. Skytrax surveyed travellers at major airports throughout Africa to determine its ranking for the top airport destinations on the continent. 

Denver- British consultancy group Skytrax released its 2021 ‘best airports in Africa’ report, and two Moroccan airports were included in the prestigious list. 

In addition to being recognized for top-notch service, Morocco’s airports were also commended by the international aviation community for high quality health and sanitation practices earlier this year. In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the international NGO ACI awarded 15 Moroccan airports the Airport Health Accreditation. 

source/content: moroccoworldnews.con

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Morocco’s Mohammed V, Marrakech Airports Both Rank Amongst Top Ten in Africa / pix: moroccoworldnews.com

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MOROCCO

UAE Pavilion Wins Prestigious Golden Lion Award at Venice Architecture Biennale: August 2021

Wetland, the UAE’s innovative pavilion at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, has been awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best National Participation.

More than 60 nations developed national pavilions, including the UAE’s Wetland exhibition, which was curated by Wael Al Awar and Kenichi Teramoto.

Wetland examines the potential for creating sustainable building materials from the UAE’s salt flats or sabkhas and features an environmentally friendly cement produced with recycled desalinated water.

source/content: thenationalnews.com

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Roberto Cicutto, president of the Venice Biennale, applauds as Italy’s culture minister Dario Franceschini, left, awards the Golden Lion for the Best National Participation to Wael Al Awar, right, curator of the Wetland project presented by the United Arab Emirates at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition. EPA / Andrea Merola / pix: thenationalnews.com

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E.)

Cherine Abdelloui Wins Gold Medal for Algeria at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games : August 2021

Cherine Abdellaoui. Athlete. Paralympic Women’s Judo.

Cherine Abdellaoui of Algeria won gold in the judo women’s -52kg category after beating Priscilla Gagne of Canada at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo.

For the first time since 13 years Algeria celebrates an Olympic Champion at the Paralympics. Algeria’s Cherine Abdellaoui was absolutely delighted with her gold medal in the women’s up to 52kg, improving on her third place from Rio 2016.

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pix: judoinside.com

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ALGERIA

Gold Medal Glory for Raoua Tlili of Tunisia at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games : August 2021

 Raoua Tlili . Athlete . Paralympic Women’s Shot Put.

Raoua Tlili of Tunisia has broken her own world record on the way to winning a gold medal in the Women’s Shot Put at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

The 31-year-old became the first Tunisian to win a gold at the competition with throw of 10.55m at the Olympic Stadium in the Japanese capital, beating the old mark by 36cm.

Tlili had previously won gold at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, with the old record, and also London 2012 and Beijing 2008

source/content: arabnews.com

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TUNISIA

Nassima Saifi of Algeria Wins Silver in Paralympic Women’s Discus Throw, Tokyo 2020 : August 2021

Nassima Saifi .Athlete . Paralympic Women’s Discus Throw

Nassima Saifi of Algeria won a silver medal in the Women’s Discus Throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Saturday morning.

The 32-year-old’s medal is her country’s fourth at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Algeria now has four medals (one gold, one silver and two bronze) at the games, putting it 19th in the medal table.

source/content: arabnews.com

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Nassima Saifi of Algeria managed a best of 30.81 meters to finish second behind Mokhigul Khamdamova of Uzbekistan. (Twitter: @LeFennecFC) / pix: arabnews.com

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ALGERIA

HISTORY : United Kingdom Grants Egypt Partial Independence in 1936 – August 26th.

The signing of a treaty between the United Kingdom and Egypt, during which the United Kingdom agreed to grant Egypt partial independence in return for establishing its complete control over the Suez Canal.

The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936 (officially, The Treaty of Alliance Between His Majesty, in Respect of the United Kingdom, and His Majesty, the King of Egypt) was a treaty signed between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Egypt.

Under the terms of the treaty, the United Kingdom was required to withdraw all its troops from Egypt, except those necessary to protect the Suez Canal and its surroundings, numbering 10,000 troops plus auxiliary personnel. Additionally, the United Kingdom would supply and train Egypt’s army and assist in its defence in case of war. The treaty was to last for 20 years; it was negotiated in the Zaafarana Palace , signed in London on 26 August 1936 and ratified on 22 December. It was registered in League of Nations Treaty Series on 6 January 1937.

source: wikipedia.org

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Raja Casablanca Wins Final, Takes Home Mohammed VI Arab Cup : August 21st, 2021

Morocco’s Raja Casablanca football club beat Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad of Jeddah to take home the Mohammed VI Arab Club Cup on Saturday, August 21.

Raja’s victory came after an intense game against the Saudi team that ended in a 4-4 draw, with the Moroccan club edging out a victory during the penalty shootout, scoring four out of five shots, to Ittihad’s three goals. 

For Raja Casablanca , Ilias Haddad scored in the 5th minute, Mahmoud Benhalib in the 13th, Zakaria El Wardi in the 36th, and Soufiane Rahimi scored the fourth goal in the 50th minute. As for the Saudi team, Bruni Henrique scored the game’s first goal in the fourth minute, and Romario Ricardo Silva, known as Romarinho, scored goals in the 28th, 53rd, and 64th minutes of the game.

Ultimately, the Moroccans won the game in the penalty shootout, with the Raja-Ittihad game ending on 4-4, 4-3 in  aggregate. The Mohammed VI Cup’s final took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat.

Overall, 38 teams participated in the tournament, with 18 coming from Africa and the other 18 coming from Asia. There were 72 matches played and a total of 174 goals scored. The tournament’s top scorer was Romarinho, with a total of seven goals. Teams from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Algeria, amid others, participated in this year’s cup.  

source/content : moroccoworldnews.com

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Amal Misfer Al-Faran Makes History, First Female Camel Owner Participating in ‘Crown Prince Camel Festival’ : Taif, August 15th, 2021

Amal Misfer Al-Faran.

The festival has helped to establish the Kingdom as the world’s premier destination for camel racing. Saudi Arabia heads the Camel Racing World Federation, founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh.

In that same year, the Crown Prince Camel Festival set a new Guinness World Record when 13,377 camels participated in the even

Al-Faran had three camels running in the “Al-Haqayeq” category (for two-year-olds) as part of the festival’s preliminary stage — Al-Dana, The Pearl, and Jarrah. At one point in the 4-kilometer race, Jarrah led the field, but ultimately came in second.

source/content: arabnews.com

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Amal Misfer Al-Faran had three camels running in the ‘Al-Haqayeq’ category (for two-year-olds) as part of the festival’s preliminary stage — Al-Dana, The Pearl, and Jarrah. (Supplied) /pix: arabnews.com

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2nd Annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards: June 02nd, 2021

The winners were recognized during a virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday, 2 June.

Grand Stevie Award Winners

A Turkey-based family-owned company, Boehringer Ingelheim is considered one of the pharmaceutical industry’s top 20 companies. Boehringer Ingelheim won the Grand Stevie for Organization of the Year with 23.5 award points, earned for six Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze Stevie Award wins.

Dubai Health Authority’s nomination of diagnostic and prognostic liquid biopsy biomarkers for asthma was awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Medical or Dental, and because it received the highest overall average score from the judges, of all nominations submitted in the 2020 competition, will also receive the Grand Stevie Award for Highest-Rated Nomination of the Year.

Achievement Awards Categories

Achievement in Product Innovation
GOLD WINNER :
RAK Transport Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Launch of the Rakbus, mass transit application
BRONZE WINNER :
Ziraat Bankasi, Ankara, Turkey: Ziraat Mobile – “Internet Banking Online Application” & “Forgot Password” Functions with Government Chip Identity Card

Innovative Achievement in Customer Satisfaction
GOLD WINNER :
DHL Worldwide Express LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Change The Game, Why Stay Neutral
BRONZE WINNER:
Unicorns Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey: Unicorns’ Effect

Innovative Achievement in Finance
GOLD WINNER :
DHL Worldwide Express, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Insanely Customer Centric Finance Achievements

Innovative Achievement in Growth
GOLD WINNER :
Intisar Foundation, London, United Kingdom: Innovative Achievements for Peace and Empowerment in the Arab World
SILVER WINNERS:
Ooredoo Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Roads and Transport Authority, Commercial and Investment Department, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Project: Hala – Joint Venture between the RTA and Careem
BRONZE WINNERS :
DHL Express Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia: 200+ Trees Saves By DHL SA
Prime Lands Group, Doha, Qatar
VUMI Global, Dubai Outsource City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: VUMI’s leadership has been able to reach across the globe

Innovative Achievement in Human Resources
GOLD WINNER:
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Strategic Happiness and wellbeing plan in MOEI
SILVER WINNERS:
Coca-Cola Içecek, Istanbul, Turkey: The Band – Talent Development Portfolio
Danone Specialized Nutrition, Istanbul,Turkey: Young Generation Leadership & Development Program
Parkville Pharmaceuticals, Giza. Egypt: Best HR Team
The General Administration of Customs, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Full Innovative Transformation in HR
Unicorns Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey: Unicorns’ 365 = 37.7
BRONZE WINNERS :
Coca-Cola Içecek, Istanbul, Turkey: CCI Summer Fest – Digital Edition
Danone Specialized Nutrition, Istanbul,Turkey: Voice Of Nutricia
Ministry of Interior, Officers Affairs Department, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC, Muscat Oman: Women Visionary Leader
pladis, Istanbul, Turkey : HR and Reward Analytics
plaids, Istanbul, Turkey: New Recruitment Process
RAK Transport Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah Transport Authority scored 79.6% in the happiness survey

Innovative Achievement in Sales or Revenue Generation
GOLD WINNERS :
Stella Stays, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Stella Stays’ Innovative Revenue Generation Strategy

Innovative Achievement in Science or Technology
GOLD WINNER:
Gensuite Software Systems and Services Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: An AI-Powered Solution to Help Prevent potentially Serious Injuries & Fatalities (pSIFs)
BRONZE WINNER:
Ziraat Bank, Ankara, Turkey: Identity And Access Management Project

Web Site Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Business Information or Application Websites
GOLD WINNERS:
Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Tamkeen Mobile Application
Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Tamkeen Application

Award for Innovation in Education or Training Websites
GOLD WINNER:
Softina, Amman, Jordan: A platform to start your business and improve your income for training in the cosmetics industry

App Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Business Information Apps
GOLD WINNER:
Ooredoo Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait: My Ooredoo App
SILVER WINNER :
Global Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: the Global Village mobile app

Award for Innovation in Business Utility Apps
GOLD WINNER :
Global Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: the Global Village mobile app
SILVER WINNER :
General Directorate for Traffic, Ministry of Interior, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Smart phone app for General Traffic Department services

Award for Innovation in Education or Training Apps
GOLD WINNER :
RAK Transport Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: the Compass Smart LaborApp to train drivers via smart phones and smart devices,

Award for Innovation in Entertainment Apps
GOLD WINNER:
Global Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: the Global Village mobile app

Award for Innovation in General Utility Apps
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Etihad Aviation Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Guest Mobile Application
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
FranOvia Business Solutions W.L.L, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Mr. Hassle Free by FranOvia

Award for Innovation in Shopping or E-commerce Apps
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
QNET, Hong Kong, China: QNET Mobile App – Building Your Success Online
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Etihad Aviation Group, Abu Dhabi: Etihad Mobile App

Award for Innovation in Social Apps
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Smart family counseling 

Publication Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Other Types of Publications
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Vodafone Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey: Vodafone Turkey Sustainability Report 2020

Live Event Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Government Events
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
MOHAP, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: First International Virtual Forum Envisioning The Nursing Profession After COVID-19 Pandemic

Management Awards Categories

Award for Innovative Management in Business Product & Service Industries – Organizations with 100 or More Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Dubai Media Incorporated, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Najla Al Qasem, Leader in Media Technologies

Award for Innovative Management in Financial Industries – Organizations with up to 100 Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Forward Echelon Venture Capital, Kuwait City, Kuwait: Mr. Amer Alamer, Founder & CEO

Award for Innovative Management in Government – Organizations with 100 or More Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: HE Abdulla Al Hamed, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center

Award for Innovative Management in Health Care Industries – Organizations with 100 or More Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Alliance to Fight COVID-19

Award for Innovative Management in Non-Profit Organization or NGOs – Organizations with up to 100 Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Intisar Foundation, London, United Kingdom: A Victorious Humanitarian Charity Aiming To Heal 1 Million Arab Women For Peace Through Drama Therapy

Company / Organization Awards Categories

Award for Excellence in Innovation in Consumer Product & Service Industries – Organizations with 100 or More Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Gulf Marketing Group (GMG), Dubai, United Arab Emirates: GMG Leading Innovation in the Middle East and Beyond
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
DHL Express Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia: CASHLESS Payment Methods – Speed of Acquisition

Award for Excellence in Innovation in Financial Industries – Organizations with 100 or More Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Finansevim, Istanbul, Turkey
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Ziraat Bankasi, Ankara, Turkey: Ziraat Mobile – “Internet Banking Online Application” & “Forgot Password” Functions with Government Chip Identity Card

Award for Excellence in Innovation in Government – Organizations with up to 100 Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ajman Contact Center, Ajman, United Arab Emirates: Ajman Contact Center Achievements

Award for Excellence in Innovation in Government – Organizations with 100 or More Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Stroke Golden Hour
SILVER STEVIE® WINNERS:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Muashir Healthcare Ranking – An innovative healthcare services evaluation and monitoring framework
Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Electronic marriage system – electronic marriage contract

Award for Excellence in Innovation in Health Care Industries – Organizations with 100 or More Employees
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Muashir Healthcare Ranking – An innovative healthcare services evaluation and monitoring framework

Most Innovative Tech Startup of the Year – Services
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
FACEKI, Manama, Bahrain
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Stella Stays, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Corporate Communications & Public Relations Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Media Relations
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Sabanci Foundation, Istanbul, Turkey: Sabanci Foundation Short Film Competition

Award for Innovation in Public Affairs Communications
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
General Directorate for Traffic, Ministry of Interior, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Back to School Campaign: 2019 academic year without traffic accidents

Award for Innovation in the Use of Social Media
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Juffali Automotive Company, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Motivational Quotes by Mercedes Benz
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Muashir Campaign

Most Innovative Communications Professional of the Year
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Gate 10, Muscat, Oman: Shadi Al Hroub, Creative Partner

Customer Service Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Customer Service Management, Planning & Practice – Computer Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Diligent Corporation, New York, NY USA: Diligent’s Customer Service and Support

Award for Innovation in Customer Service Management, Planning & Practice – Other Service Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
DHL Worldwide Express LLC UAE, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Customer Experience Redesigned, It will never be the same again
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
DHL Express Qatar, Doha, Qatar: FTB 360, Driving Customer Loyalty On New and Regained SMEs

Award for Innovation in Customer Service Management, Planning & Practice – Telecommunications Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ooredoo Oman, Muscat, Oman
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Ooredoo Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait: Data Center

Award for the Innovative Use of Technology in Customer Service – Financial Services Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
VakifBank, Istanbul, Turkey: ViBi – Intelligence that listens, understands and does

Award for the Innovative Use of Technology in Customer Service – Government
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Smart family counseling
SILVER STEVIE® WINNERS:
RAK Transport Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Digital and smart transformation in the services of customers
Dubai Land Department, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: MOLLAK – The Governance System for Jointly Owned Property
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Remote litigation

Award for the Innovative Use of Technology in Customer Service – Other Service Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
DHL Worldwide Express LLC UAE, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Insanely Customer Centric Culture Thru Quick Action
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNERS:
DHL, Amman, Jordan: Digitalization in Customer Service
Etihad Aviation Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Wellness Ambassador Live Chat Feature on Etihad.com

Award for the Innovative Use of Technology in Customer Service – Telecommunications Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ooredoo Oman, Muscat, Oman

Human Resources Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Human Resources Management, Planning & Practice – Government
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Public Prosecution Department In Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
SILVER STEVIE® WINNERS:
Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: “Manpower Model”
Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Recruitment and Management of Public Bus Drivers
The General Administration of Customs, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Full Innovative Transformation in HR for Abu Dhabi Customs

Award for Innovation in Human Resources Management, Planning & Practice – Other Service Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
pladis, Istanbul, Turkey: The Commercial Talent Program
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNERS:
Diversey LTD. MEA, Cairo, Egypt: Diversey Talent Management – Mentoring Program
Etihad Aviation Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad’s HR&OD

Award for Innovation in Human Resources Management, Planning & Practice – All Other Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Danone Specialized Nutrition, Istanbul, Turkey: Young Generation Leadership & Development Program
SILVER STEVIE® WINNERS:
Danone Specialized Nutrition, Istanbul, Turkey: Nutriwell: Holistic Wellbeing Program
pladis, Istanbul, Turkey: HR and Reward Analytics
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNERS:
Coca-Cola Içecek, Istanbul, Turkey: CCI Summer Fest-Digital Edition
Coca-Cola Içecek, Istanbul, Turkey: The Band – Talent Development Portfolio
Danone Specialized Nutrition, Istanbul, Turkey: Voice Of Nutricia
Petrol Ofisi, Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey: One Step to the Future with Petrol Ofisi Online Internship Program
pladis, Istanbul, Turkey: New Recruitment Process

Award for the Innovative Use of Technology in Human Resources – Government
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Board of Grievances, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Digital transformation in the field of human resources

Award for the Innovative Use of Technology in Human Resources – Other Service Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
pladis, Istanbul, Turkey: The Commercial Talent Program

Award for the Innovative Use of Technology in Human Resources – All Other Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
pladis, Istanbul, Turkey: HR and Reward Analytics

Marketing Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Brand Development
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Muashir Healthcare Ranking Brand

Award for Innovation in Paid Media Planning & Management
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Dubai Municipality, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Food Watch smart hub marketing campaign

Award for Innovation in Social Media Marketing
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai, UAE Azim (Join the National Team of Nurses )
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Dubai Municipality, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Montaji App marketing campaign

New Product Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Business-to-Business Services
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Etihad Aviation Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Driven by Innovation

Award for Innovation in Consumer Products & Services
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Etihad Aviation Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Holidays
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNERS:
Finansevim, Istanbul, Turkey: The Savings-Based Model at Finansevim

Award for Innovation in Living, Learning, and Working Environments
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
RAK Transport Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Enhancing the work environment in the authority

Award for Innovation in Government Services
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Federal eNOC Platform

Award for Innovation in Health & Wellness
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Healthcare Quality Index- Muashir

Award for Innovation in Transportation & Logistics
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Massar Solutions, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Carrfoure by Majid Al Futtaim Solar Powered 3PL Trucks
SILVER STEVIE® WINNERS:
DHL Express Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia: 2 Million Papers Saved by DHL SA

Technology Awards Categories

Award for Innovation in Technology Management, Planning & Implementation – Government
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Dubai Media Incorporated, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Pioneering IT practices and world class achievements in Media- Najla Al Qasem
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Hearing Screening Module

Award for Innovation in Technology Management, Planning & Implementation – Other Service Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
DHL Express Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia: Phenomenal Growth 1260% in Paperless Trade by DHL SA
SILVER STEVIE® WINNER:
DHL Express Saudi Arabia, DHL Express Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia: 3.5 Thousand Man Hours efficiency by DHL SA

Award for Innovation in Technology Management, Planning & Implementation – Telecommunications Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ooredoo Oman, Muscat, Oman: Ooredoo Oman digital transformation
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNERS:
Orange, Amman, Jordan: Orange Jordan innovative program, services and business development for business customers

Award for the Innovation in Technology Development – Financial Services Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
VakifBank, Istanbul, Turkey: Digitalization of Litigation Processes

Award for the Innovation in Technology Development – Government
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Maqta Gateway® LLC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates MARSA Solution
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Electronic marriage system – remote electronic marriage contract

Award for the Innovation in Technology Development – Non-Profit
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Remote litigation

Award for the Innovation in Technology Development – Public Enterprise
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
VakifBank, Istanbul, Turkey: Digitalization of Litigation Processes

Award for the Innovation in Technology Development – Telecommunications Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ooredoo Qatar, Doha, Qatar: 5G and smart cities

Award for the Innovation in Technology Development – All Other Industries
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Kuwait Oil Company and Baker Hughes, Ahmadi, Kuwait: Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluids System Unlocks a Great Success
SILVER STEVIE® WINNER:
Gensuite Software Systems and Services Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: An AI-Powered Solution to Help Prevent potentially Serious Injuries & Fatalities (pSIFs)

COVID-19 Response Awards Categories

Education Hero of the Year
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Sahar Al Zarei, Champion of Covid Proof SANAD program

Frontline Medical Hero of the Year
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Al Anwar Medical Hospital, Hail, Saudi Arabia: Dr. Abdulla Al Turki, General Manager

Government Hero of the Year
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: HE Abdulla Al Hamed, Chairman
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
ADEK, Al Rahba, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Naeima Shah, Project Manager-Organizational Excellence

Retail or Food Service Hero of the Year
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
DHL Express Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon: Retail Heroes 2020-2021

Most Exemplary Employer
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Solutions by STC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNERS:
Al Anwar Medical Hospital, Hail, Saudi Arabia
Chronic Care Specialized Medical Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Parkville Pharmaceuticals, Giza, Egypt

Most Valuable Corporate Response
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Vodafone Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey: Covid 19 External Communication Activities
SILVER STEVIE® WINNERS:
RAK Transport Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Innovative social practices to ensure business continuity during the Covid crisis
ZonesCorp, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Response to the Pandemic in Worker’s Accommodations
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNERS:
Al Dhafra Region Municipality, Zayed City, United Arab Emirates: Achievements during the year 2020
Danone Specialized Nutrition, Istanbul, Turkey: Nutriwell – Holistic Wellbeing Program
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Population at Risk Program
Procter and Gamble, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: P&G: A Force For Good When Beirut Needed It Most
Solutions by STC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Most Valuable Government Response
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: COVID-19 Response Hub
SILVER STEVIE® WINNERS:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Department of health (DoH) response in Abu Dhabi
Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: COVID-19 Response Hub in UAE
Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: COVID response strategy- Hub & Spoke model
Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Nursing Department Response to COVID-19 Pandemic – Surge Plan
Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Electronic marriage system – electronic marriage contract
ZonesCorp, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Response to the Pandemic in Worker’s Accommodations
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNERS:
Board of Grievances, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Ombudsman services during the Corona pandemic
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Alliance to Fight COVID-19
Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates Remote litigation
RAK Transport Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Most Valuable Non-Profit Response
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
AmCham Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Multi-Nation Business Continuity Task Force

Best Use of Social Media-COVID-19-related Information
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Dubai Municipality, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Highlighting Its Great Efforts
BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Social Impact campaign in response to covid-19 pandemic

Most Valuable Product
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Ziraat Bankasi, Ankara, Turkey: Individual Covid-19 Support Loan (BTİDK)

Most Valuable Service
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Artificial Intelligent Solution in Exam Delivery

Most Valuable Technical Innovation
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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development AuthorityThe Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) was established in May 2011 as a Government of Ras Al Khaimah entity to both develop and promote the Emirate’s tourism infrastructure and potential both domestically and abroad.https://visitrasalkhaimah.com/
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Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office
Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office (RAKGMO) was established under Law No. (5) of 2018, issued by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. RAKGMO spearheads the communications of Ras Al Khaimah and His Highness through an integrated strategy that seeks to promote the Emirate locally, regionally and internationally. The Office is tasked with leading and coordinating media efforts across all Government entities in the Emirate to ensure synergy in delivering a consistent message that reflects Ras Al Khaimah’s diverse economy and abundant opportunities, while also emphasizing its historical and cultural status, all of which make it a prime destination for business, leisure and lifestyle. https://www.rakmediaoffice.ae/

CBI
As a local UAE bank, CBI has been helping leading companies and ambitious people of the UAE manage their business and personal finances with confidence since 1991. This confidence comes from our financial strength and stability, supported by our investment grade rating from Fitch, a globally recognized, independent rating agency. https://www.cbiuae.com/

Sponsored by the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

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Qatar Swimming Team Wins Age Groups Title at 28th GCC Aquatics Championships : August 21st, 2021

Qatar’s national swimming team claimed the title of age groups competitions at the 28th GCC Aquatics Championships on Friday, 20 August 2021. The competitions will conclude at the Hamad Aquatic Centre on Sunday, 22 August 2021.

Team Qatar swimmers claimed 24 medals on the second day including 12 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and two bronze medals taking their tally of medals to 52 including 30 gold medals, 15 silver medals, and 7 bronze medals.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait finished second and third respectively. Bahrain UAE and Oman were the other teams in the competition.

Qatari swimmers also emerged on top in all three age categories. While Ziad Morsi (three gold two silver) was the best in the 11-12 years category, Abdullah Al Ghemri (13-14 years) was unstoppable in all six races he took part in.

Omar Ashraf, who set a Gulf record on the opening day, took home five gold and a silver in the 15-17 years group.

The Qatar Swimming Association president Khaleel Al Jabir was thrilled with the overwhelming display of strength.

“This is the first time in the competition’s 28 editions that a country is winning 30 gold medals. We left everyone far behind, and it shows the strength of our programme. I congratulate the boys on a job well done, and we’ll strive to make them more competitive at higher levels,” said Al Jabir.

source/content: iloveqatar.net /
source and cover image credit: Qatar Olympic Committee

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