DP World UAE Region, the leading regional port operator, recently honoured a number of employees for their contributions to business excellence during 2010 under its “Taqdeer” initiative.

Certificates and awards were given away to 75 employees from the port operator's different departments at a ceremony.

The awards fall under two categories. The first covers self-nominations for people development award, excellence in service award, outstanding project award and self development award. Employees can nominate themselves for honours based on specific criteria.

The second category comprises nominations made by the HR Department for outstanding performance award, outstanding trainee award and outstanding trainer award. All the winners are chosen by specially appointed panels of judges.

Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, joint vice chairman, DP World, said: “Recognising and honouring outstanding performance by our employees is an essential part of DP World's institutional culture. Our human assets are our most valued investment and this is reflected in the innovative contributions made by the winners of the 'Taqdeer' awards. We congratulate our winners.”

Mohammed Al Muallem, senior vice president and managing director, DP World UAE Region, said: “We are proud to present the ‘Taqdeer’ awards to those who have gone the extra mile in their work. We believe that by recognising the exceptional performance of our employees, we encourage them to aim even higher. DP World UAE Region attaches great importance to empowering and rewarding its employees.”

Mohammed Ali Ahmed, director of strategic planning, human resources and business support, DP World UAE Region, said: “By honouring excellence among our staff, DP World UAE Region aims to motivate employees to work harder, enhance communication between the administration and the employees, promote creative thinking, spread the culture of achievement and strengthen the bond between the company and its people.” – TradeArabia News Service