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
GCC GOV HR The Dubai Residency won the Gulf Awards for Government Human Resources 2021 for the Best Initiative in the Field of Emiratisation for its Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Emiratisation in recognition of its efforts and excellence in managing the Emiratisation file. The Dubai Establishment always strives to be proactive in adopting contemporary practices that are compliant with governmental directives and applicable legislation. Emiratisation has been and remains one of its top priorities. the settlement file's direction.
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2021
GCC GOV HR The Dubai Residency won the Gulf Awards for Government Human Resources 2021 for the Best Initiative in the Field of Emiratisation for its Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Emiratisation in recognition of its efforts and excellence in managing the Emiratisation file. The Dubai Establishment always strives to be proactive in adopting contemporary practices that are compliant with governmental directives and applicable legislation. Emiratisation has been and remains one of its top priorities. the settlement file's direction.
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2018
GCC GOV HR AWARDS The General Department of Residence and Foreign Affairs Dubai, represented by the Department of Human And Financial Resources, was awarded the Best Settlement Initiative in the GCC, in addition to the Human Resources Department's award for the Best Happiness Initiative of the Year. 
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2018
GCC GOV HR AWARDS The General Department of Residence and Foreign Affairs Dubai, represented by the Department of Human And Financial Resources, was awarded the Best Settlement Initiative in the GCC, in addition to the Human Resources Department's award for the Best Happiness Initiative of the Year. 
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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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2017
Ideas UK The UAE-Vision project was one of several projects for which the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Creativity and Innovation Center and the Airports and Smart Services Sector, won the British Ideas Award. - The Next Generation Departure (NGA) project received a Process Improvement Award. - Customer Service Award for the project's smart gates allowed travellers to finish their travel formalities as quickly as possible.
The International Executive Leader Award in Innovation Management went to Al-Elham Madaniya's Younis Ahli, Director of the Creativity and Innovation Center.
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2017
Ideas UK The UAE-Vision project was one of several projects for which the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Creativity and Innovation Center and the Airports and Smart Services Sector, won the British Ideas Award. - The Next Generation Departure (NGA) project received a Process Improvement Award. - Customer Service Award for the project's smart gates allowed travellers to finish their travel formalities as quickly as possible.
The International Executive Leader Award in Innovation Management went to Al-Elham Madaniya's Younis Ahli, Director of the Creativity and Innovation Center.
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2018
Ideas UK The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Human and Financial Resources Department (Medical Unit), won the British Ideas Award in the Health and Safety category.
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2018
Ideas UK The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Human and Financial Resources Department (Medical Unit), won the British Ideas Award in the Health and Safety category.
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