Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Leadership: Final List of Participating Government Entities Approved for the First Edition
The first edition of the “Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Leadership,” which represents the highest level of recognition for government work in Dubai, commenced with the inaugural meeting of the supervisory committee. This award was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aiming to foster a culture of leadership development and empower the second tier of leadership. The committee has approved the final list of participating government entities, reflecting the government’s commitment to achieving excellence and partnership in developing leadership capabilities.
Supervisory Committee Meeting
The supervisory committee for the “Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Leadership” held its first meeting, chaired by Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Head of the Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The meeting allowed the committee to approve the final list of government institutions participating in this edition, which includes more than 30 entities, demonstrating broad engagement with the award’s objectives and its importance in preparing leaders.
Transparent Evaluation Criteria
The committee also approved a comprehensive evaluation methodology based on objective indicators and specialized assessment interviews. This methodology focuses on measuring the sustainable leadership impact in preparing and empowering leaders. Additionally, the committee established a list of procedures, conditions, and terms to ensure transparency and neutrality in the evaluation process, thereby standardizing evaluation criteria among different entities.
Evaluation Results and Honoring Winners
The evaluation results will be submitted to the supervisory committee upon the completion of all phases. Accompanying the results will be a comprehensive report that includes analysis and recommendations, with one government leader selected annually to receive the “Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Leadership.” The winner will be honored during the Mohammed bin Rashid Leaders Forum, scheduled to take place in September.
Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi described the “Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Leadership” as embodying His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision for building a sustainable leadership system, contributing to the development of new leaders capable of innovation and shaping the future. It reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing the readiness of institutions to adapt to changes in the work environment.
Searching for National Talents
The “Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Leadership” aims to enhance competitiveness among government entities by discovering and empowering national talents. The focus on empowering leaders also includes providing the necessary authorities and early involvement in strategic decisions, which has contributed to enhancing their capabilities in managing priority issues and instilling a culture of institutional empowerment.
Thus, the “Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Leadership” proves its strength as a strategic platform for developing a leadership system that is more prepared for the future, highlighting the achievements made by leaders in empowering institutions and improving performance and creativity.