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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2020
IDEAS. ARABIA In putting the "Future Foresight Diploma" concept into practice, the Strategy and Future Foresight Department of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai won the "Arab Ideas" award of the Dubai Quality Group for the year 2021 for the best global innovative idea in the "Education" category.
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2020
IDEAS. ARABIA In putting the "Future Foresight Diploma" concept into practice, the Strategy and Future Foresight Department of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai won the "Arab Ideas" award of the Dubai Quality Group for the year 2021 for the best global innovative idea in the "Education" category.
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2019
PRINCESS HAYA AWARD FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION The Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein Award for Special Education recognized the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai as a "Distinguished Supporter" for its efforts to achieve excellence in the special education sector. The award encourages special education workers to give more and work harder to advance services. the provision of services for those with special needs and the encouragement of the national technical and administrative cadres, in particular, to collaborate with those individuals and improve the quality of the services offered to them.
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2019
PRINCESS HAYA AWARD FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION The Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein Award for Special Education recognized the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai as a "Distinguished Supporter" for its efforts to achieve excellence in the special education sector. The award encourages special education workers to give more and work harder to advance services. the provision of services for those with special needs and the encouragement of the national technical and administrative cadres, in particular, to collaborate with those individuals and improve the quality of the services offered to them.
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2018
IBX AWARDS In the fourteenth session of the International Business Excellence Awards (IBX), Dubai Residency won two international awards for its next generation leaving project and management team award in the category of government services. This award is among the most prestigious internationally in the business world. There are approximately (34) categories for individuals, businesses, and institutions.
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2018
IBX AWARDS In the fourteenth session of the International Business Excellence Awards (IBX), Dubai Residency won two international awards for its next generation leaving project and management team award in the category of government services. This award is among the most prestigious internationally in the business world. There are approximately (34) categories for individuals, businesses, and institutions.
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2013
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards In the Friends of the Arts category, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai won the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Art Supporters.
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2013
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards In the Friends of the Arts category, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai won the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Art Supporters.
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2012
Shamsa Bint Suhail Award for creative women Latifa Ali Al-Suwaidi, an employee with cerebral palsy, received the top prize from Sheikha Shamsa bin Suhail, the wife of His Highness, the President of the State, in the category of creativity for women with special needs. This was because of her numerous athletic accomplishments and her large collection of medals and awards in the throwing category of strength games—Javelin and discus throwers who excel in local, regional, and international competitions.
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2012
Shamsa Bint Suhail Award for creative women Latifa Ali Al-Suwaidi, an employee with cerebral palsy, received the top prize from Sheikha Shamsa bin Suhail, the wife of His Highness, the President of the State, in the category of creativity for women with special needs. This was because of her numerous athletic accomplishments and her large collection of medals and awards in the throwing category of strength games—Javelin and discus throwers who excel in local, regional, and international competitions.
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