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.

Shamsa Bint Suhail Award for creative women

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.

Dubai Government Excellence Program

2012

Dubai Government Excellence Program

In the financially distinguished government agencies category, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai took first place in the Dubai Government Distinguished Performance Program in 2012. Additionally, Col. Khaled Nasser Al-Razouki took first place in the category of distinguished government workers.

Dubai Government Excellence Program

2011

Dubai Government Excellence Program

In the competition for the government organisation most dedicated to national identity, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai took first place in 2011. Khaled Ahmed bin Madiyah, a First Lieutenant, took first place in the technical engineering category of the Distinguished Employee Award

Dubai Government Excellence Program

2010

Dubai Government Excellence Program

In the Dubai Government Excellence Program, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs took second place for having the highest customer satisfaction rate.
First place was awarded to Lieutenant Ibtisam Khalifa Al Zaabi in the category of creative employees.

Dubai Government Excellence Program

2009

Dubai Government Excellence Program

In the Dubai Government Excellence Program, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs took home a special prize for having the best financial division.
In terms of employee and customer satisfaction, it came in third place.
The distinguished Government Employee category champion is Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Ahmed Al Hammadi.

Dubai Government Excellence Program

2008

Dubai Government Excellence Program

For its electronic complaints system, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai received a special award from the Dubai Government Excellence Program in 2008.

Dubai Government Excellence Program

2005

Dubai Government Excellence Program

In the categories of outstanding technical projects for the e-criminal laboratory project and a special award for the team at Mina Um Qasr in 2004, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai received two awards from the Dubai Government Excellence program in 2005.

Dubai Government Excellence Program

2004

Dubai Government Excellence Program

General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai was awarded the Outstanding Technical Project Award for the Smart Gate at the Dubai Government Excellence program award in 2004.