The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched the new cycle of the Sharjah Excellence Award for 2026, which is held annually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. This initiative aims to recognise companies, establishments, and individuals who demonstrate exceptional organisational performance and innovation, and to promote a culture of quality and excellence within the business environment.
Registration Now Open
The Chamber announced that registration is open for companies and establishments until the end of January next year. It encourages private sector companies and business communities in the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to participate and take advantage of various benefits, educational programmes, awareness courses, and training workshops organised by the Chamber in the upcoming period.
Award Categories
The award encompasses a range of categories covering diverse economic activities, developmental contributions, and community responsibility. These categories include: the Gulf Emiratisation Award, the Gulf Excellence Award, the Sharjah Excellence Award, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Award, the Sharjah Small and Medium Enterprises Award, the Sharjah Social Responsibility Award, the Sharjah Entrepreneur Award for People of Determination, and the Sharjah Award for Best Compliance with Security Standards.
Commitment to Excellence
Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber and Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, emphasised that the award continues to solidify its position in enhancing the performance of private sector establishments. The award provides a comprehensive framework enabling institutions to measure their performance against global standards, identify development opportunities, and enhance their innovation and sustainability capabilities to keep pace with the rapid changes in the business landscape, thereby preparing companies for the future economy.
Enhanced Digital Experience
According to Nada Al Hajri, the General Coordinator for the Sharjah Excellence Award, the award continually leverages digital solutions to provide a more efficient and streamlined participation experience, enhancing the efficiency of registration and evaluation processes. She explained that the Chamber has simplified the participation and registration procedures, allowing establishments to apply for the award through its website by completing the registration form, selecting the relevant category, and attaching the necessary documents, in addition to a copy of the valid trade licence and the membership certificate from the Chamber for private sector establishments.
Eligibility Criteria
Al Hajri added that participation is open to various private sector establishments and institutions in the UAE within the award categories, except for the Sharjah Excellence Award, which is designated for private sector establishments in Sharjah, and the Gulf Excellence Award, where winners are nominated by the Award’s Board of Trustees. The Sharjah Social Responsibility Award is specifically aimed at private sector establishments and public sector institutions in Sharjah.