UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources won the Grand Stevie Award.
The award was presented on 13 September 2026 at the seventh annual Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards in Istanbul. The ceremony, sponsored by the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, gathered more than 300 guests from 82 organisations across 18 countries. The award underscores the Authority’s role in modernising public‑sector staffing across the Emirates.
Award wins and recognitions
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources received the Highest‑Rated Nomination of the Year award with an average score of 9.66 out of 10, the top individual rating for the 2026 edition. Its AI‑powered HR assistant also earned a Gold Stevie in the Excellence in AI Innovation category. The high nomination score demonstrates strong peer recognition of the Authority’s service excellence.
Eastern Health Cluster was named Best Organisation of the Year after securing nine Gold, 19 Silver and 14 Bronze awards across a range of categories. More than 1,400 nominations were assessed by over 155 experts, resulting in a full slate of Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards. The event’s international setting in Istanbul highlighted the growing global profile of Gulf public‑sector achievements.
“The Chamber’s sponsorship reflects its commitment to supporting a culture of innovation and institutional excellence and encouraging organisations to adopt best practices that strengthen competitiveness and sustainable growth.”
— Mohamed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Regional impact and future nominations
Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director‑General of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, highlighted the growing confidence in the awards, noting the high number of nominations and judges involved. He said the winning entries showcased inspiring examples in innovation, artificial intelligence and human‑resources development, urging regional organisations to turn ideas into tangible, sustainable outcomes.
“Eastern Health Cluster and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources reflected the high standard of this year’s nominations, noting that judges praised the creativity, innovation and expertise demonstrated by the winners.”
— Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards
The organisers announced that nominations for the eighth edition will open on 23 September 2026, inviting further participation from across the region. The upcoming nomination window invites more regional entities to showcase their innovations.