Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Majida Ali Rashid, Assistant Director General DLD, has received the Emirates Women Award (EWA). The honour was bestowed by Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Nuaimi, Vice Chairman of EWA at the 11th EWA Ceremony, which took place on May 28 and was organised by the Dubai Quality Group.
The annual EWA is held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of the Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Emirates Airline & Group and Honorary Patron of the Dubai Quality Group. Ms. Rashid, who is also Head of the Real Estate Management and Promotion Centre, the investment arm of DLD, collected her award under the scheme’s ‘Strategic & Financial Planning’ category.
"We are extremely proud that Majida Ali Rashid has been honoured with this prestigious award – it is very well deserved,” said Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, Director General of DLD. “It shows that the efforts made by those working at DLD are recognised and appreciated. We hope that by bestowing it, it will act as an incentive for all employees to work at their full potential to serve our beloved country," he added.
On deciding who should receive the various awards, the EWA jury held a number of meetings to select the winners in each category. The steps included verifying that the criteria to be considered as an entry were met and then comparing the respective worthiness of each entry before a final decision was reached.
“I am delighted to be able to receive this award, which, as we are all one family, I am accepting on behalf of the entire team at DLD,” said Majida Ali Rashid. “This and the other EWA awards are honours that also celebrate the achievements of professional Emirati women and acknowledge the leadership roles that they play in support of our national economy," she added.
The EWA scheme, which was first launched in 2003, includes a number of different categories designed to highlight the contribution of women in UAE society, in particular their business contributions. Its categories include: Innovation, Community, Career Achievement, Leadership, Strategic & Financial Planning, Professional and Business.
"We extend our heartfelt thanks to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, for his support and patronage of the EWA and we make a personal commitment that we will continue to work towards the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai,” added Majida. “We draw inspiration from his spirit of perseverance, creativity and work ethic that drives us to excellence in all that we do,” she added.
Majida continued that her achievement was a worthy acknowledgement of DLD’s role in UAE society, which has been achieved as a result of the enormous efforts and perseverance made to ensure its excellence and superiority, thanks to the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum and HE Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, Director General of DLD.
