The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi honored 279 distinguished personnel in recognition of their outstanding efforts. The honorees included officers, non-commissioned officers, individuals, and female staff from the Abu Dhabi General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, the Ports and Airports Security Department in Abu Dhabi, and the Residency and Foreigners Affairs’ Department in the Western Region.
Held at the Abu Dhabi Police Officers’ Club, the ceremony was attended by Colonel Salim Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi and Colonel Yusuf Khouri, Deputy Director General. Department directors, heads of sections, and a large number of officers from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi were also in attendance.
In his address on the occasion, Colonel Al Zaabi noted that acknowledging and honoring the efforts of these distinguished personnel reflects the strategy of the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs’ Department, which aims to provide a positive and competitive environment enhancing the level of performance among the staff of various departments and sections. It also aims to establish a culture of excellence, and encourages employees to pursue further excellence, which will positively reflect on the working environment.
He commended the efforts of the distinguished employees and emphasized the attention that the higher leadership devotes to all staff and its dedication to enhance communication between all levels and sectors. He reiterated that this employee engagement promotes quality of performance and efficiency to the highest levels. He also stressed the eagerness to honor outstanding and loyal staff and motivate them to redouble their efforts in order for them to achieve greater excellence in all work areas.
During the ceremony, Poet Mohammad Bakhit Alnouh Al Menhali recited a poem on the occasion of the 41st UAE National Day, which was met with great acclaim and admiration from the audience.
Colonel Salem Al Zaabi, accompanied by Colonel Yusuf Khouri, distributed certificates to the honorees at the end of the ceremony.