In his address at the award ceremony, Major General Al Raisi stated: "The Best Government Interoperable Service Award received by the UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has been achieved thanks to the considerable support of our Higher Leadership. It also follows the higher leadership's wise instructions on the need for hard and distinguished work, to offer the best and finest services to the public, at all times and in an innovative manner, as per its leading smart government initiative," he said.
"Attaining this prominent position is a direct result of the vision of Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who instructed the ministry's staff members to implement and activate innovative ideas that enhance strategic developmental efforts to upgrade the standard of police and security work. It also highlights His Highness's directives for police leaders in the country, to pursue achievements as per the international-best excellence standards," he added.
Major General Al Raisi dedicated this Award to the Ministry of Interior's staff members, valuing the efforts exerted by the Directorate General of Electronics and Telecommunications Services' team, which contributed to this significant accomplishment. "This Award is a motivation for us to show more dedication and giving, through several initiatives and projects planned for the near future," he revealed.
Al Raisi indicated: "The achievement adds to the responsibilities we need to shoulder for the coming period. We are required to stand up to two huge challenges; notably maintaining the achievements already made, and seeking further accomplishments." Adding further he said: "We will move forward at a faster pace, armed with quality and excellence, to accomplish our plans and programs and implement our projects."
Major General Al Raisi assured that obtaining this Award on the GCC level is an advanced mechanism to enhance work and performance of all institutions and ministries across the Gulf, and a practical tool to spread the culture of excellence.
"The numerous local and international awards obtained by the Ministry of Interior is an incentive for its staff members to develop work and upgrade the standards of performance. The Ministry's hallmarks and its keenness to boost its human cadres' performance throughout its long history, have earned the ministry a prominent position," he mentioned; adding that the Ministry has played a leading role in supporting innovation and creativity, and in creating the suitable environments to help its staff members achieve excellence.
Concluding, Major General Al Raisi noted that the Award reflects the winners' diligent efforts to achieve the Ministry of Interior's aspirations towards further development and excellence.
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Chris Cron
Quelle/Source: Zawya, 09.12.2013