Abu Dhabi Customs: July 2024
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has achieved notable success by winning six gold awards at the 2024 Harvard Business Council International Awards, based in New York City, USA, for its excellence in applying the best international practices and the highest standards of quality and institutional excellence.
A delegation from the awards organizer, headed by Dr. Ayman Taha, representative of Harvard Business Council International Awards in the Middle East and North Africa, presented the awards during their visit to the headquarters of Abu Dhabi Customs in Masdar City. The delegation was welcomed by Mr. Fahd Ghareeb Al Shamsi, Executive Director of the Support Services Sector at Abu Dhabi Customs, along with several department managers and employees.
In more detail, Abu Dhabi Customs won the Human Resources Award, the Innovation Award, the Smart Application Award in the Information Technology category, the ProcurementAward in the Service Management category, the Executive Award in the Human Resources category, and the Executive Award in the Strategic Development category.
These prestigious awards reflect the dedication and efforts of the teams at Abu Dhabi Customs to achieve their strategic vision and establish global leadership. They have accomplished this through future foresight, organized strategic planning, and the implementation of advanced digital solutions and smart systems in customs operations to improve service quality. This aligns with the directives of the wise government and enhances Abu Dhabi’s global position as a premier destination for investment and business.
The Harvard Business Council International Awards are among the most prestigious international awards, developed based on the concept of total quality management. They are a global standard honoring excellence and continuous improvements in the business sector. The awards provide a platform for institutions worldwide to share their successful experiences in institutional excellence, adopting best global practices, and delivering high-quality services or products that meet customers’ needs and expectations.