Abu Dhabi:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) celebrated an impressive achievement by securing five awards at the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award 2026. The accolades included Federal Leading Entity in Sustaining Excellence in the main institutional categories and Best Entity in Proactivity and Future Readiness in the institutional subcategories. Additionally, the Ministry's personnel were honored with the Prime Minister’s Medals for Best Ambassador, Best Female Ambassador, and Best Government Communications Director.
According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, MoFA also received five-star ratings for its website, smart app, and contact center in the sixth cycle of the Global Star Rating System for Government Services for 2026. This assessment covered 179 service delivery channels across 27 federal government entities.
The celebration took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, with attendance from high-profile figures including H.E. Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State, and several other distinguished officials and Ministry employees. H.E. Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted that the awards reflect the Ministry's high institutional performance and the dedication of its staff. He emphasized the strategic vision of the Ministry’s leadership and their ongoing commitment to excellence.
His Excellency Alhesan Alshamsi stated that the Ministry's success brings a responsibility to strive for continued improvement and development. He encouraged employees to contribute ideas and initiatives that would enhance the Ministry's work and strengthen its institutional performance, underscoring that the pursuit of excellence is a continuous journey.
