Abu dhabi: AD Ports Group has been recognised at the 11th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC), organised by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research, securing eight awards across four categories, and earning recognition for 18 best practices, of which four practices were awarded the prestigious six- and seven-star ratings, the highest distinctions under the competition's evaluation framework.
According to Emirates News Agency, the award-winning submissions represent 18 best practices from the Group's clusters and business units, reflecting the strong performance of its subsidiaries and their alignment with internationally recognised excellence standards. The awards were presented during the IBPC Awards Ceremony hosted by AD Ports Group at KEZAD Headquarters, bringing together professionals and organisations from multiple sectors to celebrate excellence and the exchange of proven best practices. The event also served as a platform for learning, benchmarking, and dialogue on enhancing performance, sustainability, and organisational resilience.
The 11th International Best Practice Competition was highly competitive, featuring 112 best practices submitted by 62 organisations from 14 countries, assessed by a panel of 65 international experts. AD Ports Group's practices were noted for their innovation, measurable impact, and alignment with international best-practice frameworks.
Eiman Al Khalaqi, Senior Vice President of Innovation at AD Ports Group, highlighted that best practices are a core pillar of the Group's operational and managerial excellence. Initiatives such as the Tawfeer Committee and IntelliOps demonstrate the Group's disciplined approach in transforming innovation into measurable and sustainable outcomes. Al Khalaqi emphasized that these recognitions reflect the Group's ability to align strategic priorities with effective execution, fostering collaboration across business clusters, and delivering long-term value to stakeholders.
AD Ports Group received major awards in categories such as Improvement Initiatives (Rating: Seven), Management of Assets (Rating: Six), Supplier Relationships and Partnerships (Rating: Six), and Strategic Planning (Rating: Six). The Group also achieved Pioneer in Excellence Prizes for having the highest number of practices rated six and above, five and above, and four and above.
Additionally, the Certificate of Distinction in International Best Practices (2025) was awarded to AD Ports Group for 11 best practices rated five and above. The 18 recognised practices spanned operational and advanced digitalisation initiatives, including real-time asset optimisation, centralised planning excellence, and enhanced vessel traffic services, alongside transformative sustainability solutions like eco-friendly seawall panels, EV fleet integration, and advanced hull coating technologies.
