Hamdan approves first recipient of Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the first recipient of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal, an award recognising a government director-general’s success in developing the next generation of leaders. The decision followed an evaluation involving 32 government entities, with more than 100 interviews conducted to assess leadership impact and 10 independent…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has officially designated the inaugural recipient of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal. This prestigious award acknowledges the outstanding achievements of a government director-general in nurturing the next generation of leaders. The selection process involved a comprehensive evaluation of 32 government entities, coupled with over 100 interviews to gauge leadership impact and the involvement of ten independent global leadership evaluators.
Sheikh Hamdan chaired the Supervisory Committee's meeting where the decision was made. The recipient's identity will be revealed at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum 2026 on September 23, during which they will be recognized for their exceptional role in empowering and developing top-tier second-level leaders. Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that the strength of government institutions hinges on the development of capable young leaders in the second and third tiers.
Written by urgent.news from Gulf News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
