UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honoured the winners of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) Awards at the Dubai World Trade Center this morning.

Present at the 15th edition of the government excellence awards were Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Following a rendition of the national anthem, Sheikh Hamdan delivered the opening speech praising the winners of the DGEP for their distinguished and excellent achievements at their jobs in the various Dubai Government departments. Sheikh Hamdan ascribed Dubai’s outstanding position to the keen vision of UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his dedicated team who translate this vision to reality.