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Sharjah Chamber Opens Registration For The 2026 Sharjah Excellence Award For Private-Sector Establishments |
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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of the Sharjah Excellence Award, noting that the final deadline for registration and submission is the end of January 2027. Held annually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the award aims to honour companies, establishments, and individuals that demonstrate outstanding levels of institutional performance, promoting a culture of quality, innovation, and excellence across the business environment. The Chamber encouraged private sector companies and entrepreneurs from across the UAE and GCC countries to participate in the 2026 edition and submit their applications within the specified timeframe. Participants will have access to a comprehensive programme of awareness sessions, training workshops, and development initiatives to be delivered by SCCI alongside the award’s evaluation process. The assessment framework will focus on key performance dimensions, including quality, innovation, organisational excellence, and positive social and community impact. The Sharjah Chamber highlighted that registration is open to all establishments and companies under an advanced global assessment model based on fourth-generation excellence standards. The 2026 Sharjah Excellence Award features categories spanning a broad spectrum of economic, developmental, and corporate social responsibility activities. These categories include Sharjah Gulf Localisation Award, Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award, Sharjah Excellence Award, Sharjah Entrepreneurs Award, Sharjah Small and Medium Enterprises Award, Sharjah Social Responsibility Award, Sharjah Entrepreneurs with Disability Award, and Sharjah Best Security Standards Award. The Sharjah Excellence Award builds on a strong track record of achievements since its inception, establishing itself as a comprehensive platform for benchmarking and recognising organisational excellence across various sectors. Previous editions have attracted more than 800 participants, with a panel of over 650 assessors participating in the evaluation process and 80 experienced judges adjudicating submissions. The award has also expanded its scope to cover more than 30 sectors, reflecting its broad and inclusive assessment framework designed to promote institutional excellence and strengthen performance standards across the business community. H.E. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI and Chairman of Sharjah Excellence Award’s Board of Trustees, said the award continues to serve as a leading platform for driving performance excellence across the private sector. He noted that the award’s integrated framework enables businesses and institutions to assess and benchmark their performance against internationally recognised standards, identify strategic areas for improvement, and strengthen their capabilities in innovation and sustainability. He added that the award’s approach is designed to help businesses respond effectively to rapid transformations shaping the business environment, enhance organisational resilience, and strengthen their readiness to meet the evolving requirements of the future economy. For her part, Nada Al Hajri, General Coordinator of Sharjah Excellence Award, stated that the award continues to leverage digital solutions to deliver a more efficient and user-friendly experience, while enhancing the registration and evaluation processes. She noted that this approach supports SCCI’s commitment to developing the award framework in line with internationally recognised standards in institutional practices. She explained that the Sharjah Chamber has simplified the application process, allowing establishments to register conveniently through the award’s official website https://shjseen.ae/ by completing the online registration form, selecting the appropriate category, and uploading the required documents. For private sector establishments, applicants are required to provide a valid trade licence and SCCI membership certificate. Al Hajri added that the Award Office reviews submitted applications and communicates the outcome to applicants. Establishments that meet the eligibility requirements are then provided with the relevant participation file for their selected category, enabling them to proceed with the nomination process within the designated timelines. Al Hajri noted that the Sharjah Excellence Award is open to private sector establishments and institutions across the UAE under its various categories, subject to category-specific eligibility requirements. Exceptions include the Sharjah Excellence Award category, which is exclusively open to Sharjah-based private sector establishments; the Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award, for which winners are nominated by the Award’s Board of Trustees; and the Sharjah Social Responsibility Award, which targets private sector establishments and government entities based in Sharjah. She encouraged eligible entities to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity and confirmed that the Award Office remains available to address enquiries by phone at 06-5938703 or via email at award@shjseen.org . |
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