Dubai begins first phase of 2026 government excellence assessments
Dubai: The Dubai Government Excellence Programme has started the first phase of its 2026 assessment cycle, with 35 assessors set to evaluate government employees and entities across the emirate. The programme, which falls under the General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai, is conducting the assessments under an updated government excellence framework approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin…
Dubai has initiated the first phase of its 2026 Government Excellence Programme, evaluating government employees and entities across the emirate. The programme, overseen by the General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai, employs 35 assessors divided into 10 teams to review nominations against a set of criteria for individual and institutional excellence.
The assessment cycle encompasses eight categories of Dubai Excellence Medals, two additional categories - Best Joint Government Initiative and Best People of Determination-Friendly Entity - and a Special Tribute for Unknown Soldiers. Dr Hazza Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Assistant Secretary General for the Excellence and Government Services Sector, emphasized the programme's aim to integrate excellence into government performance and enhance Dubai's global standing.
The initiative, guided by President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, seeks to identify talent, encourage innovation, and promote cooperation between government entities. Eman Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Assessment and Studies, explained that the assessment process will adhere to a rigorous, evidence-based approach, involving nomination reviews, field visits, and evaluations.
The ultimate goal is to acknowledge achievements and contributions that significantly impact government performance. The Dubai Excellence Medals are available to government staff at all levels and across various fields, rewarding those who demonstrate exceptional performance, achievements, innovation, learning, leadership, and positive influence on others.
Categories include Best Joint Government Initiative, recognizing collaborative projects with measurable benefits, and Best People of Determination-Friendly Entity, focusing on inclusivity for People of Determination. The assessment cycle also highlights successful practices that can be shared across sectors.
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