Dubai Quality Group (DQG) has revealed its new board of directors for 2016 to 2018, following the conclusion of its annual general meeting recently.

 

The nominated members from DQG’s member organisations were elected as per the constitution of the group, said a statement.

 

DQG’s financial results for the year were presented to the group members for their review.

 

Dubai Quality Group, a self financing, non-profit organisation, set up by the Dubai Department of Economic Development under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, concluded the financial year 2015 by not only achieving remarkable results but also by setting up new benchmarks in innovation and creativity for the upcoming years.

 

In line with the Dubai government’s vision to transform the emirate into a global center for innovation, DQG has taken a pragmatic approach to foster a culture of innovation and enhance competitiveness of the business community. 

 

A plethora of conferences, case study presentations and award ceremonies that took place in 2015 are testimony to the Group’s dedication toward the government’s vision. 

 

Emirates Woman Award (12th Cycle), Ideas Arabia 10th International Conference & Competition 2015, 7th Continual Improvement & Innovation Symposium & Competition 2015, 4th UAE Ideas Conference & Award 2015 are to name a few of the coveted events hosted by the group.

 

The group’s new target is to integrate 'learning' as the key focus within the organization and employ innovation in achieving development and progress in the community.

 

Dr Yousef Al Akraf, chairman, DQG, said: “Innovation is the key to a prosperous and profitable organistaion. If we do not experiment and adopt new methods, we deprive ourselves from progress.

 

“As part of the UAE’s National Innovation Week, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Quality Group was proud to be a part of the initiative by encouraging companies and employees to participate and the responses received were overwhelming.  We plan to work towards better and bigger initiatives this coming year.”

 

Fatma Al Mheiri, the newly elected chairwoman of DQG, said: “I am thankful to DQG for entrusting me with the new responsibility. In the coming years we will implement new and effective projects and remain committed to be a center of knowledge sharing for all topics relating to Quality and Business Excellence.” - TradeArabia News Service