Under the leadership of His Excellency Saif Badr Al Qubaisi, Director General of Abu Dhabi City Municipality, the Municipality's Internal Excellence Award, 'Irtiqaa,' has been a driving force in encouraging the creative energies of its employees. The launch of this excellence awards program is a testament to his vision to enhance performance efficiency, improve and increase productivity, elevate service quality, prioritize customer satisfaction, and adopt the latest practices that contribute to community happiness and meet its needs according to the highest standards. Additionally, the award aims to improve the internal working environment for employees.
During the ceremony organized by the Strategic Planning and Performance Management Sector – Institutional Excellence Management – to honor the winners of the eighth cycle of the 'Irtiqaa' Award, His Excellency Saif Badr Al Qubaisi announced the launch of the ninth cycle in its new form. This new form presents an exciting opportunity to highlight outstanding practices and efforts, creating an inspiring and distinguished work environment. The new cycle reflects the Municipality’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable services that enhance the quality of life and meet the aspirations of the community.
Mr. Omar Mohammed Al Shehhi, Acting Executive Director of the Strategic Planning and Performance Management Sector, noted that the "Irtiqaa" Award aims to raise the level of performance, improve institutional work mechanisms, and prepare employees for active participation in various excellence awards. It also seeks to develop and build the capacities of employees, equipping them to achieve best practices and promoting awareness of the culture of excellence, quality, and transparency, making it an essential component of the work environment by fostering a spirit of competition and collaboration among all sectors and departments.
The ceremony also honored the winners of the eighth cycle of the award from various sectors, departments, and individuals and reviewed the award's journey since its inception.