Awards and Certificates

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai is proud of its world-class achievements that contributed to the GDRFD obtaining prestigious local, regional and international awards. In line with the strategic objectives of GDRFA in consolidating a culture of leadership and corporate governance. Reaching global leadership and that because of determined efforts based on continuous improvement and development and its adoption of best international practices and the latest pioneering and innovative technologies and the advancement of performance, efficiency and service to the highest rates, not only at the local and regional level, but also at the global level.

Awards Category
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2021
bowling championship GOV GAMES In the tournament held by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, and Ports Security, the Dubai residence team placed first, and the women's team, which had eight players, took the top five spots. Sergeant Reem Jamal took first place, followed by Undersecretary Mira Al-Badou in second, (civilian) Asma Al-Suwaidi in third, Sergeant Hasnaa Muhammad in fourth, and Lieutenant Najla Buamim in fifth.
This competition fits into the administration's strong interest in seeing its staff members participate in team sports like these in order to highlight the value of sports in a variety of situations and conditions, improve staff members' physical health, foster a sense of teamwork, and spread the word about sports.
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2021
bowling championship GOV GAMES In the tournament held by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, and Ports Security, the Dubai residence team placed first, and the women's team, which had eight players, took the top five spots. Sergeant Reem Jamal took first place, followed by Undersecretary Mira Al-Badou in second, (civilian) Asma Al-Suwaidi in third, Sergeant Hasnaa Muhammad in fourth, and Lieutenant Najla Buamim in fifth.
This competition fits into the administration's strong interest in seeing its staff members participate in team sports like these in order to highlight the value of sports in a variety of situations and conditions, improve staff members' physical health, foster a sense of teamwork, and spread the word about sports.
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2020
Championship of His Excellency the President of the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality The Dubai residency team placed first, second, and third in the 30-kilometer bicycle race sponsored by His Excellency the President of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and held at Al Hudayriat Beach in Abu Dhabi.
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2020
Championship of His Excellency the President of the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality The Dubai residency team placed first, second, and third in the 30-kilometer bicycle race sponsored by His Excellency the President of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and held at Al Hudayriat Beach in Abu Dhabi.
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2021
The ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award The Honourable The Asian Business Leadership Forum presented Lieutenant General Mohammed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, with the ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award alongside a group of other world leaders for his successful initiatives in the city's visa system, which were crucial in promoting Dubai as an alluring tourist and investment destination that draws the best talent. in the global.
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2021
The ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award The Honourable The Asian Business Leadership Forum presented Lieutenant General Mohammed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, with the ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award alongside a group of other world leaders for his successful initiatives in the city's visa system, which were crucial in promoting Dubai as an alluring tourist and investment destination that draws the best talent. in the global.
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2019
UAE IDEAS In the category of creativity in the field of smart government, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Entry and Residence Permits Sector, won the Emirates Ideas Award for the project "50 Plus," which allows customers, if they meet all the requirements, to complete their transactions in a time not exceeding 15 seconds. Dubai will thus be the location to complete the entry permit the fastest in the entire world.
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2019
UAE IDEAS In the category of creativity in the field of smart government, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Entry and Residence Permits Sector, won the Emirates Ideas Award for the project "50 Plus," which allows customers, if they meet all the requirements, to complete their transactions in a time not exceeding 15 seconds. Dubai will thus be the location to complete the entry permit the fastest in the entire world.
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2017
UAE IDEAS The Institutional Support Sector/Department of Corporate Communication, representing the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, won the Emirates Ideas Award in the National Identity category for the "Good Morning, Homeland" initiative. This initiative is part of the administration's desire to launch notable and developmental initiatives and foster a culture of creativity and innovation to enhance patriotism and twinning. In addition, since it was the first government agency to post videos of its employees on its Instagram channel, this initiative also included staff from other agencies throughout the year (GDRFA Dubai).
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2017
UAE IDEAS The Institutional Support Sector/Department of Corporate Communication, representing the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, won the Emirates Ideas Award in the National Identity category for the "Good Morning, Homeland" initiative. This initiative is part of the administration's desire to launch notable and developmental initiatives and foster a culture of creativity and innovation to enhance patriotism and twinning. In addition, since it was the first government agency to post videos of its employees on its Instagram channel, this initiative also included staff from other agencies throughout the year (GDRFA Dubai).
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