Top Government and Public Sector Organizations from the GCC Recognized for Prioritizing People
Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2024: The eagerly awaited 12th Annual GCC GOV HR and Youth Summit and Awards, held from October 9-10, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt in Abu Dhabi, achieved significant success, highlighting the advancements in human capital across the GCC region, particularly in the UAE. The pinnacle of the Summit was the prestigious GOV HR and Youth Awards Ceremony on October 10, celebrating the exceptional contributions of organizations and individuals in governance, human resources, and youth empowerment.
The 12th Annual Summit truly embodied the theme “Unleash the Human mAgIc: Innovation, Transformation, Resilience,” with a focus on digital transformation and AI in driving innovation, accelerating transformation, leading with purpose, building resilience, and creating value propositions to harness human and AI synergy. This exclusive event attracted HR leaders, government officials, and industry experts from the GCC to exchange best practices on prioritizing people.
The GOV HR Summit and Youth Empowerment Summit once again gathered over 250 C-level executives, youth leaders, policymakers, and senior HR professionals from government, state-owned entities, and public sector organizations. Both HR and youth workforce professionals and service providers acknowledged the summit as the Middle East’s leading event dedicated to redefining human capital functions in government and public sector organizations.
Additionally, the prestigious GCC GOV HR and Youth Awards made history with over 200 nominations recognizing noteworthy achievements across the GCC. A total of 22 organizational and 7 individual-level categories highlighted the transformative efforts driving progress in public service and human capital sectors in the region. Some award categories included “People First” Leader of the Year in the Private Sector, Youth Icon of the Year in the Public & Government Sector, Digital HR Award of the Year in the Public & Government Sector, GCC GOV HR Leader of the Year in the Government and Public Sector, GCC GOV HR Team of the Year in the Public & Government Sector, Innovation and Excellence in Employee Experience Award in the Private Sector, and Most Distinctive Learning & Development Strategy in the Public & Government Sector.
Winners from the UAE included government departments and public and private companies from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Ajman. Ministries and government entities from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman were also honored for their exceptional work in the public and private sectors. The comprehensive list of winners is in the attached appendix.
Among the individual award recipients were His Excellency Major General Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Commander in Chief of Ajman Police, as the GOV HR Distinguished Leader of the Year. Other notable winners included His Excellency Fahed Al Shamsi from Abu Dhabi Customs, Lieutenant Colonel Khalifa Saeed Al Hemeiri from Abu Dhabi Police, Ayesha Al Hammadi from ADNOC, Ali Al Mansoori from e&, Reem Alrehaili from Expenditure & Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO), Iman Al Qasim from Emirates Global Aluminium, Tayba Al Hashemi from ADNOC OFFSHORE, Yousef Al Khalid from Dubai Duty Free, and Nawal Alblooshi from Imdaad. These individuals were recognized not only for their exceptional achievements but also for their legacy of service, innovation, and transformative leadership within the public sector.
Celebrating the success of the 12th Annual GOV HR and Youth Summit and Awards, QnA International’s Director, Mr. Sidh NC, remarked, “We take immense pride in showcasing the trailblazers shaping the vibrant HR industry in the GCC region, especially with the transforming landscape in the UAE. We are thrilled by the overwhelming support from organizations that contributed to yet another stellar edition of the GOV HR and Youth Summit and Awards. We believe this is just the beginning. As we enter a new era of work and witness the rapid pace of global transformation, summits like this will play a pivotal role for HR leaders in collaborating and driving sustainable business success by bringing global best practices.”
