Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior for the United Arab Emirates, recently received five prestigious awards on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Police's Education Department. The accolades recognize the department's exceptional achievements in human resource management and educational programs for police recruits.
The ceremony, held at Sheikh Saif's office, showcased the department's dedication to fostering a well-rounded and highly skilled police force. The five awards represent a diverse range of accomplishments:
- The Khalifa Award for Education acknowledges the department's commitment to both academic excellence and fostering a spirit of community service within its recruits.
- The Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance recognizes the Abu Dhabi Police Education Department as a leading institution supporting educational initiatives.
- The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) award specifically highlights the department's exceptional practices in overseeing the education of police personnel pursuing overseas scholarships.
- The Stevie Awards, presented in two categories, celebrate the department's leadership in human resources management and the innovative use of educational applications. The Gold Stevie Award in the Human Resources Executive of the Year category acknowledges the department's overall strategic vision, while the Information and Communication Award in the Middle East (Educational Applications category) emphasizes the department's successful integration of technology into its training programs.
Lt. Col. Khalid Abdullah Al Khoury, Head of the Education Department, played a key role in briefing Sheikh Saif on the significance of each award and the department's ongoing commitment to achieving the highest standards in police education. Sheikh Saif expressed his sincere congratulations to the department, emphasizing the importance of sustained efforts in providing exceptional educational opportunities for police recruits, both within the UAE and abroad.
These awards serve as a testament to the Abu Dhabi Police's dedication to continuous improvement and its unwavering commitment to developing a highly trained and competent police force. The Education Department's innovative approach to human resource development and its emphasis on integrating technology into its programs position it as a leader in police training within the region.