February 07, 2010
Al Ghanim, to achieve a truly global status, we must take on challenges with vigilance while continuously pursuing excellence
Keeping in line with the UAE vision in recognizing and acknowledging exceptional performance and achievements, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the award recipients of its “TRA Excellence” program. At a large gathering of TRA strategic partners, stakeholders, and employees of the Authority recognizing outstanding performance and achievements, strategic partnerships, stakeholders, and suppliers, TRA held the first award ceremony at Emirates palace; HE Mohammed Nasser Al Ghanim delivered a speech in which he said that “achieving advanced global status requires meeting challenges ahead with vigilance while continuously pursuing excellence.” Adding that keeping up with business best practices, employing innovative management and leadership approaches, leveraging human resources, encouraging innovation, and creating a favorable investment client with the ICT sector remain major driving force to achieve distinction.
During his speech, Al Ghanim said that TRA launched the “Excellence” program echoing the vision of the leadership of the UAE reflected in the directives of HH Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minster of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai. He also presented TRA’s achievements in 2009; mainly the launch of the Computer Emergency Response Team, expansion of fixed monitoring systems, automation of TRA services, the launch of the .emarat Arabic domain name. Adding that TRA developed and revised its strategic directives and plans to coincide with those of the government, while keeping in mind the corporate values of the Authority.
Concluding, Al Ghanim announced the “Annual Corporate Excellence” program acknowledging and valuing distinguished human resources that left a mark on TRA. He said that this program will provide a true opportunity to showcase TRA’s innovation, sponsorship and honoring of selected achievements and performance in all aspects and categories; supervisory; technical, management, field work, and new employee category.
Al Ghanim then presented awards to those whom fit the criteria from various categories including: Employees of the Telecom Regulatory Authority, Stakeholders from the private and public sectors, Employees of the stakeholder organizations, and Suppliers.
