Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Diab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan honored the winners of the 2023 Emirates Award for Work Market Leadership. This unique initiative recognizes outstanding practices in the private sector employer landscape. The ceremony, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, saw 100 winners selected from nearly 18,000 nominations based on rigorous evaluation criteria.
A Record Number of Nominations
During this year’s ceremony, 100 individuals and companies received accolades for their exceptional contributions to the labor market, selected from an astonishing 18,000 applications. The winners were determined through the assessments of specialized committees guided by comprehensive governance standards emphasizing accuracy, transparency, and integrity. Evaluation metrics included aspects such as employment empowerment, occupational health and safety, innovation, and corporate social responsibility, covering five distinct award categories.
Gratitude and Recognition
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, expressed profound gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his continuous support of the Emirates Award for Work Market Leadership. This award serves as a catalyst for the impressive outcomes achieved over its three editions, solidifying the UAE’s position as a leading global destination for living, working, and investing. During his address, he also congratulated all nominees, emphasizing the close resemblance of their submitted files, which required extensive efforts and stringent governance standards for fair decision-making.
Industry-Specific Recognitions
The ceremony awarded prizes across a spectrum of industries. In the “Companies” category, which recognizes leading private sector enterprises, winners were announced in ten sub-categories. ‘Al Darwish Engineering’ clinched first place in the real estate sector, followed by ‘Boushaki Contracting’ in second, while four companies tied for third. In the retail sector, ‘Chalhoub Group’ took home the gold medal, with ‘European Mechanical and Electrical Contracting Company’ earning second place. Meanwhile, ‘Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar)’ excelled in manufacturing, claiming the top spot.
Further Categories and Awards
The awards also honored educational and healthcare institutions. ‘Ambassador School’ stood out in the education sector, while ‘Saudi German Hospital’ was recognized for its commitments in the healthcare segment. Additionally, innovative housing solutions for laborers were acknowledged, with ‘Design City Labor Housing’ capturing the largest housing section, alongside others. Furthermore, the categories of “Outstanding Workforce” and specific “Business Services Partners” highlighted exemplary practices and significant impacts on the Emirati labor landscape.
The 2023 Emirates Award for Work Market Leadership stands as a testament to the UAE’s commitment to excellence in employment practices and societal development, uniting various stakeholders under a unified vision for a sustainable and robust labor market.