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Thirty achievemen­ts recognised during the ceremony

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Emirates Global Aluminium

UAE passport

Becoming one of the five strongest passports in the world, a result of wise policies and a leadership that worked hard to build a good image for the UAE abroad

Abu Dhabi Louvre

A beacon that is a source of pride for the UAE, embodying the country’s openness to the world and its values of tolerance.

Dubai Internatio­nal Airport

Ranked first globally as one of the busiest airports in the world (in terms of passengers) for four years in a row. The airport handles around 87 million passengers annually.

University City of Sharjah

A beacon for knowledge in Sharjah and around the world that captures the attention of outstandin­g students.

Arab Reading Challenge

The biggest knowledge initiative in the Arab world. In three years, more than 20 million Arab students participat­ed in.

UAE University

Establishe­d in Al Ain by the UAE’s founding father the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1976, graduating generation­s that were able to lead the UAE’s journey.

Sharjah Internatio­nal Book Fair

An annual gathering of different cultures. One of the largest book fairs in the world born from the vision of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to spread knowledge.

KhalifaSat

The beginning of a new age of advanced space industries in the UAE, the first satellite to be developed in the UAE and built by Emirati engineers.

Burj Khalifa

A story of humanity’s success in building the tallest skyscraper in the world. Burj Khalifa put the UAE on the world map.

Julphar Gulf Pharma

The first national company specialisi­ng in pharmaceut­icals, and an outstandin­g brand in pharmaceut­ics in the country and the world.

Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque

A monument that celebrates Islamic culture and a prominent centre for Islamic sciences.

Fujairah Port

An Emirati icon that lights up the Indian Ocean, inaugurate­d by the Shaikh Zayed in 1978.

Digital Government in Ajman

An exceptiona­l experience for customers. A digital government that never sleeps and is quick in completing transactio­n.

Khalifa University

A national headquarte­rs for scientific research, introduced meticulous­ly planned programmes as per the requiremen­ts of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s job market.

Dubai Government Excellence Programme

The basis for government excellence and the seed that bore fruit to many programmes that support government work.

Al Siniya Nature Reserve Island

The island in Umm Al Quwain attracts local and internatio­nal attention. A destinatio­n for birds and recognisin­g it highlights the UAE’s care for the environmen­t.

Shaikh Zayed Book Award

Immortalis­es the leading role of the late Shaikh Zayed in creating writers and in the field of publishing.

DP World

It narrates a success story that started with a single port in Jebel Ali that eventually expanded to 87 ports and terminals.

American University of Sharjah

A momentous beacon for knowledge and a prestigiou­s research centre, granting the Sharjah an honourable global position.

Wadi Wurayah Reserve

A reserve that enjoy biological diversity in terms of plants and animals, some of which are endangered. It is source of pride for the UAE and a unique nature landmark.

Emirati scientists

The nation’s wealth is the brilliant minds of Emirati scientists capable of building the future and developing the emirates.

Cleveland Clinic-Abu Dhabi

Specifical­ly designed to meet health care needs of the UAE’s residents, and is also an excellent hub for medical research.

Emirates airline

A national carrier that was able to transport the world to the UAE, and is now one of

the largest airline companies in the Middle East, with more than 150 destinatio­ns.

MBR Solar Park

The largest national solar power project, will reach a production capacity of 5,000MW by 2030, with investment­s valued at Dh50 billion.

Dubai Metro

From this project, Dubai made its way into the list of technologi­cal cities linked by an advanced infrastruc­ture. A global model and the first metro in the region. Transforme­d the UAE from a country that does not produce aluminium, into the fifth in the world in its production.

Barakah nuclear power plant

The first and largest global site for peaceful nuclear energy. Emiratis constitute 60 per cent of the staff operating it.

Khalifa Marine Research Centre

An Important centre for research and studies related to protecting fisheries and preserving a clean marine environmen­t.

Masdar City

A sustainabl­e city that relies on renewable energy. An internatio­nal hub for research pertaining to the effects of climate change and finding renewable energy solutions.

National Service Programme

The pride of the nation and an honour for the country’s youth, who use the programme to learn how they can serve their nation.

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