Thirty achievements recognised during the ceremony
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.