Dubai:His Excellency Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, has been awarded the inaugural Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal. The award was presented by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
According to Emirates News Agency, the medal represents the highest accolade within the Government of Dubai and was established by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed to recognize leadership excellence. The award ceremony took place at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, which gathered 1,000 leaders from government and private sectors in Dubai.
The award acknowledges Bin Ghalita's efforts in developing and empowering second-tier leaders, promoting institutional empowerment, and driving government excellence. The medal was the result of a comprehensive evaluation process of 32 Directors General and second-tier leaders, involving a multi-stage methodology based on objective indicators and interviews. The process was overseen by the Supervisory Committee of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal and included contributions from 10 independent global leadership experts.
The evaluation process reviewed over 4,000 documents and involved more than 100 interviews to assess leadership practices and their impact. It focused on measuring the tangible impact of leadership in preparing and empowering second-tier talent by fostering trust, expanding responsibilities, and involving promising leaders in decision-making.
Bin Ghalita's leadership practices have been recognized for empowering talent and fostering a culture of empowerment within the institutional framework. His approach has been noted for encouraging initiative and accountability, reinforcing learning and offering genuine growth opportunities for talent, thereby supporting professional and leadership development.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal aims to establish a leadership empowerment ecosystem within each entity and serves as a global benchmark in leadership development. The award is presented annually to a Director General within the Government of Dubai who excels in developing second-tier leaders and promoting decentralization and innovation within their teams.
