Category: Business & Economy

Saudia Airlines Commemorates the Founding King’s First Flight on September 30th, 1945

Saudia Airlines celebrated the 76th anniversary of King Abdul Aziz bin Abdulrahman’s first flight on Thursday as a special Boeing B777-300 — decorated with an airline logo from the 1970s and 1980s era — flew from the capital in Riyadh to Taif.


The flight was a commemoration of the first flight the founding king took on Sunday, Sept. 30, 1945, from Afif to Hawiyah in a Douglas DC-3 aircraft. That aircraft was a gift received by King Abdul Aziz during a meeting with then US president President Franklin Roosevel

audia marked the occasion on the ground and in the air. A statue of King Abdul Aziz was installed in the departure hall at King Khalid International Airport, while airline staff handed out souvenirs and printed boarding passes in the old traditional style.

source / content: arabnews.com

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Saudia Airlines operated a special Boeing B777-300 flight from Riyadh to Taif, which was decorated with the logo from the 70s and 80s era. (SPA) / pix: arabnews.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

Expo 2020 Dubai: World’s Greatest Show Officially Inaugurated : September 30th, 2021

Expo 2020 is officially inaugurated, announcing that Dubai is open, the UAE is open.

 It was a celebration of hope. It was also a sneak peek at the future; a showcase of innovation, cultural diversity and a reflection of how people coming together can change the world.

A night replete with Emirati hospitality, Expo 2020 Dubai was officially inaugurated on Thursday, announcing to the world that Dubai is open; the UAE is open.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, led in welcoming cultures from East to West, from North to South – of 192 countries that gathered not only to participate in the world’s greatest show but also to forge unity and convey the story of Expo’s overarching theme – ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, officially opened the Expo which will run until March 31 next year. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai, set the tone of the global event.

Ahead of the official Opening Ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed said: “The nation is proud of the 10-year preparations for the largest global event that will last for six months, with the participation of 192 countries, underscoring the international trust in our country.”

Welcome everyone

Sheikh Mohammed underlined: “Once again, the UAE people have demonstrated their unique ability to excel in every task when serving humanity. We have proven to the world the UAE is a fruitful tree that can welcome everyone who dreams of a better future for this planet.”

“With the launch of the Expo, I remember the late founding fathers Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and I would say to them, this is your legacy, and this international trust is the outcome of your far-sighted vision and determination to overcome challenges. Today, the world is being inspired by this vision. Civilisations are established and developed by challenges. That was the first and key lesson we learnt from you, which we convey to future generations and present to the world today,” he added.

“You are home, and our development experience is at your service,” Sheikh Mohammed continued. “We have one shared destiny and our peoples are anticipating the strengthening of international cooperation to change their reality into a brighter and more sustainable one, as well as to establish a roadmap for the key economic, developmental and cultural trends for the post-COVID era. We hope that the start of the event will be the breakthrough in terms of cooperation, tolerance and peace.”

Sheikh Nahyan echoed the same ideals during his welcome speech. He noted: “Today, in the year of our Golden Jubilee, we share with the world the lessons we have learnt, most importantly that by connecting minds, we are able to achieve milestones others thought were impossible.

“Today, 192 nations come together, each represented by its own pavilion – a first in the 170-year history of World Expos. Our mere presence here, amid all the challenges the world is facing, is proof of our keen commitment and desire to make the world a better place for all.

“By hosting Expo2020 Dubai, we aim to convey a message of tolerance and that we are willing to collaborate with all of the world. Today, we say to the whole world: Welcome to the UAE and welcome to Expo 2020 Dubai.”

“We will convey – from the UAE to the world – on our 50th anniversary a message of tolerance, coexistence and peace; a message of progress, prosperity and growth; a message of brotherhood, happiness and an unwavering will to create a brighter future for everyone.

source/content: gulfnews.com

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Expo 2020 opening ceremony / Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai / gulfnews.com

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)

Egypt’s Petrojet ‘Ras Badran Tank’ Enters Guinness Book of Records with Largest Oil Tank in World : July 2021

Egyptian EPC contractor Petrojet has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest floating roof tank for its 175,000 m3 (1.1 million bbl) crude oil storage tank in Ras Badran, Sinai, Egypt.

The double deck floating roof is 110 m in diameter and weights 1,000 tonnes. Raising the roof from assembly level to maintenance level required 240 synchronised hydraulic jacks. Petrojet built the tank for the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum.

 The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum announced that one of its companies had received a Guinness World Records certificate in the field of manufacturing and constructing crude oil storage depots by adopting a new and unprecedented method in the implementation and construction of the warehouse with a double and movable floating roof system through the use of more than 240 hydraulic lifts connected to a single control system.

According to Egyptian Petroleum, this is the first and largest method of its kind with regard to the construction of storage warehouses in the world, with a warehouse capacity of 175,000 cubic meters, equivalent to more than one million barrels of crude oil, and a warehouse with a diameter of 115 meters and a weight of more than 3000 tons.

The project, which is implemented by the Egyptian petroleum sector within the national project for the establishment of crude oil storage warehouses, consists of 29 warehouses that were established in the same manner.

source/contents: egypttoday.com

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Petrojet has Guinness World Record for Ras Badran tank / pix: tankstoragemag.com

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EGYPT

Saudi-led Fashion Label ‘Ramzen’, Founded and Designed by Abdul Al- Romaizan Presents New Collection in Milan

Abdul Al-Romaizan . Founder. Designer. Creative Director.

Ramzen. Italy based luxury brand.

Saudi fashion house Ramzen presented its Spring/Summer 2022 collection on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week. 

The collection, according to the brand, celebrates “Gioia di Vivere” which means “the Joy of Life.”

The brand’s new offerings for women and men feature luxurious, contemporary designs in bright colors. 

Al-Romaizan’s brand offers fashion and lifestyle products that are inspired by his early-80s childhood. 

Al-Romaizan was born in Saudi Arabia, raised in Milan and studied in the US.

According to the label’s website, Ramzen is the first European fashion house to be run by a Saudi designer, “and its debut represents the realization of a long-held dream for Al-Romaizan.”

RAMZEN – ASR MODA INTERNATIONAL S.R. / www.ramzen.com

source/content: arabnews.com

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pix: @raalromaizan / Twitter

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SAUDI ARABIA / ITALY

Morocco’s Tangier Med Port – Best Container Port in Africa : September 2021

Morocco is leading the way in Africa since the creation of a major trade hub Tangier Med, according to Lloyd’s List’s ranking of the world’s best 100 ports in 2021.

Tangier Med

The Tangier Med Port is currently ranked 25th worldwide, surpassing other massive ports of the Mediterranean such as the Piraeus Port in Greece, the Port of Valencia and the Port of Algeciras in Spain.

According to Lloyd’s list, the year 2021 is the 4th consecutive year that the Tangier Med Special Agency (TMSA) is on top of the list of ports in Africa. Due to its geographical position, the Moroccan port is widely considered to be the most important link between Africa and Europe.

The international hub went from 4,80 million Twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2019 to a total of 5,77 million TEU in 2020, recording an exceptional growth of 20,2%. In the first quarter of 2021, it recorded an even greater growth of 35%

Top 5 Ports in Africa:

  1. Tangier Med Port – Morocco
  2. Port Said, Egypt
  3. Port of Durban, South Africa
  4. Port of Lome, Togo, West Africa
  5. Port of Alexandria, Egypt

source/contents: moroccoworldnews.com

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MOROCCO

Egypt’s Secures 3 Guinness Records Titles in One Go : September 06th, 2021

Egyptian president launches charity caravan that earned 3 Guinness Records titles.

 President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi launched Sunday Long Live Egypt Fund’s charity caravan targeted at the most one million low-income families, and that garnered three Guinness Records titles.

Those are the world’s largest food donation, largest medical equipment donation, and largest home appliance donation.

A ceremony dubbed “Charity Doors” was held in the New Administrative Capital on the occasion. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli stated that the caravan – prepared in collaboration with civil society – is worth LE650 million.

The prime minister added that the caravan is mainly intended to deliver one million food boxes for the most low-income families benefiting a total of five million citizens. A Long Live Egypt Fund official also noted that the caravan offers 6,298 medical equipment, and home appliances.

The fund has already been providing food boxes, clothes, and medical equipment, and partnered up with Orman Charity Association to build hundreds of houses at 556 rural villages and carry out thousands of cataract surgeries.

Later, President Sisi checked on the components of the world’s largest charity caravan.

Speaking of medical equipment, there are devices measuring insulin level in blood, neonatal intensive care units, laparoscopy devices, and eye survey equipment. There are also medicines and clothes.

As for the food boxes, they contain two kilos of each of sugar and pasta as well as two packs of tea among others.

Further, the president checked the furniture and home appliances used in the furnishing of residential units distributed among low-income families in return for a symbolic monthly rent.

source/content: egypttoday.com

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pix: egypttoday.com

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EGYPT

RECORDS : The Day Dubai Swapped Left-hand Driving for Right – September 01st, 1966

Hanging on the wall of a museum in Dubai is a simple notice in black and white.

Dated August 1966, and signed by the director of Dubai Municipality, Kamal Hamza, it states that at 5am on September 1, Dubai will switch to right-hand driving.

Roundabouts would now move counter-clockwise and drivers overtake on the left.

“All drivers are requested to co-operate with police and to follow all instructions and directions which are issued to them,” it states.

Fifty-five years on, the switch may seem mundane. Traffic, the road network and the amount of cars was nothing like the dizzying, relentless pace of Sheikh Zayed Road today.

But the decision spoke to just how fast Dubai was transforming and why 1966 was a pivotal year.

US oil company Continental had discovered oil in commercial quantities in Dubai that year.

British exploration companies had spent many frustrating years in the search and now an American company had seemingly delivered the goods.

“That summer was [one of the most] optimistic moments in Dubai history,” said Todd Reisz, architect and author of Showpiece City: How Architecture Made Dubai.

“It seemed the oil that had transformed other Gulf countries was now coming to Dubai.”

Sheikh Rashid, Ruler of Dubai, had already embarked on a huge modernisation of transport links the year before. An airport opened in 1960 and the emirate got its first asphalt road the same year. Major roundabouts such as Deira’s Clocktower and the Flame Roundabout – built to celebrate the arrival of oil – stitched these new networks together, making connections to areas once considered remote and only accessible by 4×4.

“Everything done before 1966 was defined by the hope oil would happen to Dubai,” said Mr Reisz.

Now, with the discovery of oil, schools and housing were planned for American families set to stream into the 70,000-strong city. Dubai already had the busiest roads of the Trucial States and American cars such as Chevrolets and AMC Ramblers became popular. More traffic was inevitable, so what better time to make the switch?

“With fast-build, single-family homes extending across the district of Jumeirah, the city’s future already looked more American, and therefore suitable for the greatest American pastime – cruising in big shiny American cars,” said Mr Reisz. “By then, US-made cars dominated Dubai imports, and that was one reason the switch to the right lane made sense.”

There was no record of protest from the British at Dubai’s change to an American system.

“There was no sense of any nationalist response from British authorities at the time,” said Mr Reisz. “They respected Sheikh Rashid.”

Sheikh Rashid had proposed the driving change to the Trucial States Council, a group of the seven rulers established by the British to encourage co-operation. The notice stated that the switch was to be introduced across the Trucial States on September 1 apart from Abu Dhabi, which was “expected to implement it soon”. The motorway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi was still several years away.

The change came into effect at 5am that Thursday. Until 2006, Thursday marked the first day of the weekend and presumably authorities hoped roads would be even quieter. There is little record of any problems apart from some initial confusion in more congested parts of Dubai, but drivers, just like today, had grown to expect sudden changes on the roads.

Studies have shown the reasons have much to do with geography. Papers from the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive show how Qatar changed in 1965, while Bahrain and Sweden would do the same in 1967. More recently, in 2009, the pacific island of Samoa changed to the left, but today, the majority of countries and protectorates around the world follow right-hand rules.

Fifty-five years on, a copy of the notice still hangs in the Dubai Municipality Museum on the shores of the Creek. It speaks to a moment and time in the emirate’s history where the initial euphoria of an oil discovery gave way to a more pragmatic approach as to how Dubai was going to become the global city it is today.

“Quickly the story switched to one we are familiar with,” said Mr Reisz.

“Dubai used ingenuity to create a city not dependent on oil wealth.”

source/content : thenationalnews.com

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pix: thenationalnews.com

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)

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.)

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
GOLD STEVIE® WINNER:
entomo, formerly KPIMEA Software Trading, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Innovation to Combat
SILVER STEVIE® WINNER:
Litum Bilgi Teknolojileri, Izmir, Turkey: Litum Pandemic Safety Solution

Honorary Gold Stevie Award Winners

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.

source: https://stevieawards.com/mena/2021