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.
2016
Dubai Award For Sustainable Transport
The Entry Permits, Residence and Smart Services Sector of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai won the Sustainable Transportation Award in the category of smart applications for the electronic services project (Online).
2016
Dubai Award For Sustainable Transport
The Entry Permits, Residence and Smart Services Sector of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai won the Sustainable Transportation Award in the category of smart applications for the electronic services project (Online).
2016
Dubai Government Excellence Program
In the Dubai Government Excellence Program, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs took home several prizes, including: - Second place in the category of the friendly entity for people with disabilities, in recognition of the top-notch services the public sector offers to the elderly and people with disabilities, whether intelligent, electronic, or direct.
- In the category of distinguished government employees, Brigadier General Talal Ahmed Al-Shanqeeti took first place.
- In the administrative-financial field, Captain Faisal Yaqoub Al Balushi took first place in the distinguished employee category.
- In the category of "distinguished new employees," Captain Muhammad Yousef Al-Marri took first place.
Major Salem bin Ali won the Creative Employee Award in first place.
- Captain Ghaleb Majed Al-Marri won second place in the distinguished employee category in engineering technology.
2016
Dubai Government Excellence Program
In the Dubai Government Excellence Program, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs took home several prizes, including: - Second place in the category of the friendly entity for people with disabilities, in recognition of the top-notch services the public sector offers to the elderly and people with disabilities, whether intelligent, electronic, or direct.
- In the category of distinguished government employees, Brigadier General Talal Ahmed Al-Shanqeeti took first place.
- In the administrative-financial field, Captain Faisal Yaqoub Al Balushi took first place in the distinguished employee category.
- In the category of "distinguished new employees," Captain Muhammad Yousef Al-Marri took first place.
Major Salem bin Ali won the Creative Employee Award in first place.
- Captain Ghaleb Majed Al-Marri won second place in the distinguished employee category in engineering technology.
2017
Dubai Government Excellence Program
In the Dubai Government Excellence Programme, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs took home several prizes, including: - First place in the category of friendly entity for people with drive.
For the "Hafawa" project, the land and seaports sector was recognised as having the best joint government project.
Third place for the best organisation in the financial and administrative governance category.
The top provider of services. The organisation that performed the "Dubai Plan 2021" in 2017 was the best
2017
Dubai Government Excellence Program
In the Dubai Government Excellence Programme, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs took home several prizes, including: - First place in the category of friendly entity for people with drive.
For the "Hafawa" project, the land and seaports sector was recognised as having the best joint government project.
Third place for the best organisation in the financial and administrative governance category.
The top provider of services. The organisation that performed the "Dubai Plan 2021" in 2017 was the best
2020
International Business Excellence & Leadership Awards
The "Smart Corridor" project, the first of its kind in the world, is based on utilizing artificial intelligence technologies to facilitate and accelerate the process. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Department of Future Ports, the Airports Sector, won first place in the International Business and Leadership Excellence Awards in the category of government services. utilizing smart gates to pass through immigration at Dubai International Airport without having to present any identification, such as a passport, identity card, or boarding pass.
2020
International Business Excellence & Leadership Awards
The "Smart Corridor" project, the first of its kind in the world, is based on utilizing artificial intelligence technologies to facilitate and accelerate the process. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Department of Future Ports, the Airports Sector, won first place in the International Business and Leadership Excellence Awards in the category of government services. utilizing smart gates to pass through immigration at Dubai International Airport without having to present any identification, such as a passport, identity card, or boarding pass.
2018
Mohammed Bin Rashid Award For Young Business Leaders
The General Directorate of Foreign Accommodation Dubai, represented by the human resources and financial sector, received the Department of Services and Maintenance with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for supporting youth projects in the category of best medium government entity supporting the government procurement program
2018
Mohammed Bin Rashid Award For Young Business Leaders
The General Directorate of Foreign Accommodation Dubai, represented by the human resources and financial sector, received the Department of Services and Maintenance with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for supporting youth projects in the category of best medium government entity supporting the government procurement program
