Awards
Our Achievements
AD Ports Group has emerged as a key player in the global ports, trade and logistics sectors, being recognised by trade and government entities for its quality and innovation through a number of awards and certifications.
We are particularly proud of our most recent accolade: Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance, a prestigious UAE government award which we have received for three consecutive years.
We have garnered over 40 national and international awards and 31 third-party certifications for our unwavering commitment to sustainability, whilst maintaining high ethical standards across all our subsidiaries.
Through benchmarking ourselves against the best in class, we have welcomed industry acknowledgement, winning Lloyd’s List Best Port Operator award three years in a row and winning the international Seatrade and Maritime Standard award repeatedly.
Success Beyond Borders
Meanwhile, some of our key third-party certifications include ISO9001 (2015), ISO10002 (2014), OHSAS18001 (2007) and ISO14001 (2004) showcasing our dedication to quality practices.
We have also gained recognition from leading trade journals, such as the International Bulk Journal (IBJ) who awarded Maqta Gateway the Special Achievements Award (2016), along with Seatrade Maritime who awarded AD Ports Group the Port Authority Award (2016) and the Regional Cruise Development Award (2015) for our contribution to the maritime industry.
Below are some of our recently claimed honors and awards.
Awards
Community and Initiatives
Transform Awards MEA
2022
Gold - Best Visual Identity in the Transport and Logistics Sector2022
Gold - Best use of Visual Property2022
Gold - Best Brand Architecture2022
Gold - Best use of Typography2022
Gold - Best Creative Strategy2022
Silver - Best Brand Development Project to Reflect a Change of Mission, Values or Positioning2022
Highly Coveted - Grand Prix
TLME Heroes of the Pandemic Awards
2021
Global Vaccine Distribution Initiative (HOPE Consortium) (Logistics Cluster)
The Maritime Standard Awards
2021
Women in Shipping Award (Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri)2020
Women in Shipping Award (Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri)2018
Maritime Education & Training Award
Investors in People Awards (IIP)
2019
IIP Platinum Accreditation
Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa
2021
Port & Terminal Operator Award
2021
Logistics Solution of the Year2019
Maritime Service Award (SAFEEN)
2019
Young Person of the Year (Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri)2018
Integration of Women in the Maritime
International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Awards
2017
The People Development Award - Maritime Training Centre (SAFEEN)2015
The People Development Award - Maritime Training Centre (SAFEEN)2011
The People Development Award - Maritime Training (SAFEEN)
Lloyd's List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards
2015
Training Award (SAFEEN)2014
Training Award (SAFEEN)
ACEC 2008 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA)
2018
Diamond Award for Programme Management (KIZAD)
International Business Magazine Awards
2023
Preferred Choice for Shareholder Investments UAE 2023
The Stevie Awards
2023
Gold - Executive of the Year - Diversified Services’ which went to Captain Saif Al Mehairi, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Maritime2023
Gold - The ‘Fastest-Growing Company of the Year’ in the Middle East and Africa2023
Gold - The ‘Sustainability Leadership Award’ in the Middle East and Africa2023
Gold - The Abu Dhabi’s Wingfoil World Cup under the Art, Entertainment & Public - Sporting Event category2023
Gold - The Emirati Women’s Day 2022 video under the Video Category2023
Silver - Management Team of the Year – Ports Cluster Management Team – Ports Cluster2023
Silver - Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year – Business Services – PIE Programme – ETS2023
Silver - Marketing Campaign of the Year – Government/Institutional/Recruitment – Leading Trade – S&G MarCom2023
Silver - Marketing Team of the Year – AD Ports Group – S&G MarCom2023
Silver - Communications or PR Campaign of the Year2023
Bronze - Achievement in Finance – AD Ports Group – Finance2023
Bronze - Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility – AD Ports Group CSR Achievements – S&G MarCom2021
Organization of the Year – silver award - Non-Profit or Government Organizations (SAFEEN Group)
TLME Heroes of the Pandemic Awards
2021
Technology Award (Digital Cluster)
CIPS Procurement Excellence Awards
2020
CIPS Procurement Excellence Advanced Standard – Gold Award (Corporate Procurement)
The Maritime Standard Awards
2021
Port of the Year (Khalifa Port)2021
Port of the Year (Ports Cluster)2020
Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)2019
Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)2018
Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)2017
Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)2015
Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)2014
Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)
FDi Intelligence Awards
2020
Supplier Development (KIZAD)
International Customer Experience Award
2020
Digital Transformation Award – Silver Award Winner – (Digital Cluster)
2019
Best Customer Experience Strategy- Gold (Maqta Gateway)
2019
Digital Transformation – Bronze (Maqta Gateway)
Global Ports Forum Awards
2019
Best Turnaround Cruise Port / Terminal Operations of The Year2019
Global Container Terminal Operator of The Year
Logistics News – Top 25 CEOs
2019
Top Logistics Leader in the Region
International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Awards
2019
IT Solutions Award (Maqta Gateway)2016
Special Achievements Award (Maqta Gateway)2013
IT Solutions (Corporate Support)
Lloyd's List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards
2019
Company of the Year Award (Strategy & Commercial)2014
Port Operator of the Year Award (Abu Dhabi Ports)2013
Port Operator of the Year Award (Abu Dhabi Ports)2011
Port Operator of the Year Award (Abu Dhabi Ports)
Palladium Hall Of Fame Awards
2019
Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame: Executing Strategy
Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa
2019
Maritime Service Award (SAFEEN)
2019
Port and Terminal Operator Award2016
Port Authority Award2015
Regional Development Award Regional
2015
Cruise Development Award
Logistics & Transport Awards
2018
Trade Facilitator (KIZAD)2018
Free Zone of the Year (KIZAD)
Network World Middle East Awards
2018
Storage Project of the Year2018
Collaboration Project of the Year2013
Best Data Center Project of the Year Award
Arabian Computer News Arab Technology Awards
2013
IT Department of the Year Award
Construction Week Awards
2010
GCC Infrastructure Project of the Year Award (Khalifa Port) KIZAD
Architecture Leaders Awards
2021
Best Future Projects Award (Engineering and Technical Services)
MENA Stevie Awards
2022
Award for Innovation in Government Events – Gold Winner (Logistics Cluster)
2022
Award for Innovation in Government Events – Gold winner (Hope Consortium)
2022
Award for Innovation in Transportation & Logistics – Silver Winner (Logistics Cluster)
2022
Award for Innovation in Transportation & Logistics – Silver Winner (Hope Consortium)2022
Award for the Innovation in Technology Development – Public Enterprise – Gold Winner (Human Capital & Emiratization)
2022
Award for the Innovation in Technology Development – Public Enterprise – Gold Winner (Finance)
2022
Award for Innovation in Technology Management Planning & Implementation – Public Enterprise – Gold Winner (Digital Cluster)
2022
Award for Innovation in Customer Service Management, Planning & Practice – Public Enterprise – Gold Winner (Digital Cluster)
2022
Award for Excellence in Innovation in Technology Industries – Organisations with 100 or More Employees – Gold Winner (Digital Cluster)2021
Innovation in Technology Development (Digital Cluster)
TLME Heroes Of The Pandemic Awards
2021
Most Ingenious Performer in Maritime Logistics (Logistics Cluster)
2021
Technology Award (Digital Cluster)
IdeasUK
2020
The Digital and Technology Award (Digital Cluster)2020
The Overall Award- Idea of the Year (Digital Cluster)2018
IBTIKAR Program – Platinum Accreditation2017
IBTIKAR Program – Platinum Accreditation2016
IBTIKAR Program – Golden Accreditation
International Customer Experience Award
2019
Best Digital Strategy 2019 – Silver (Maqta Gateway)
Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa
2018
Innovative Technology Award, Vessel Management System (Maqta Gateway)
International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Awards
2018
Innovative Technology Award, Vessel Management System (Maqta Gateway)
The Maritime Standard Awards
2016
Technology and Innovation Award (Maqta Gateway)
Network World Middle East Awards
2011
Best Virtualization Project of the Year Trophy
The International CSR Excellence Awards
2021
Gold Award (Strategy & Growth)
International Stevie Awards
2021
Most Valuable Corporate Response – Silver Category (Ports Cluster)
2021
Organisation of the Year Non-Profit or Government Organisations – Large – Silver Category (Maritime Cluster)
MENA Stevie Awards
2022
Most Valuable Corporate Response – Silver Winner (Digital Cluster)
2022
Most Valuable Government Response – Gold Winner (Hope Consortium)
2022
Best Use of Social Media – COVID-19-related Information – Gold Winner (Hope Consortium)2021
Most Valuable Corporate Response – Silver Category (Economic Cities & Free Zones Cluster - ZonesCorp)
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group Awards
2020
Best Energy Management Initiative Award – Fuel Management (SAFEEN Group)
IdeasUK
2020
The Corporate Social Responsibility Award (Digital Cluster)
International Association Of Ports & Harbors : IAPH/WPSP Sustainability Awards
2019
Resilient infrastructure The Abu Dhabi Ports Single Window (MAMAR Project) (Maqta Gateway)2019
Resilient infrastructure: The Abu Dhabi Ports Single Window (MPCS)
Arabian Computer News Arab Technology Awards
2011
Energy, Telecoms & Industry Implantation Award
Big Project and BGreen Magazine Awards
2011
Energy Efficiency Project of the Year Award (Corporate Authority)2011
Outstanding Development of The Year Award (KIZAD)
Lloyd's List Middle East And Indian Subcontinent Awards
2011
Environmental Protection Award
Construction Week Awards
2010
GCC Construction Sustainability Award (KIZAD)2010
GCC Infrastructure Project of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)
Sea Trade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa
2010
Environmental Protection Award
GISWORX
2008
Award for Excellence in GIS Implementation
Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards
2022
Corporate Treasury and Funding Team of the Year (Finance Unit)
FDi Intelligence Awards
2020
Middle East – Highly Commended Free Zone of the Year SME (KIZAD)2020
Middle East – Winner Large Tenants (KIZAD)
Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa
2021
Port & Terminal Operator Award (Ports Cluster)
Logistics Solution of the Year (Logistics Cluster)
2019
Deal of the Year (HFW in support of AD Ports Group & COSCO Shipping Ports)
2018
Deal of the Year Award (Agreement signed with MSC Shipping Company)
International Finance Awards
2018
Most Innovative Port Service Provider – UAE2018
Best Chief Financial Officer – UAE ports
The Maritime Standard Awards
2021
Deal of the Year (Maritime Cluster)2017
Deal of the Year Award (Signed Musataha agreement bringing investments)2016
Deal of the Year Award (Agreement signed with COSCO Shipping Company)
Abu Dhabi Awards For Excellence In Government Performance
2017
ADAEP 2017 Cycle – Abu Dhabi Government Excellence Award (Main Award)2017
ADAEP 2017 Cycle – Best Government Service2017
ADAEP 2017 Cycle – Award of Financial Excellence2017
ADAEP 2017 Cycle – Vision Achievement2015
ADAEP 2015 Cycle – Excellent Entity for the Best Improvement2015
ADAEP 2015 Cycle – Financially distinguished entity2013
Strategic Transformation Project Team
Office Of Government Communications: GSEC
2017
Strategic Communication Plan Award (Marcom)
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents (RoSPA)
2021
Industry Sector Awards – Silver Category (Maritime Cluster – SAFEEN)
SeaTrade Maritime Awards - Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa
2020
Pandemic Response Award (Corporate Authority – Crisis & Business Continuity Management)