Abu Dhabi Ports has emerged as a key player in the global ports, trade and logistics sectors, being recognised by trade and government entities for its quality and innovation through a number of awards and certifications.
We are particularly proud of our most recent accolade: Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance, a prestigious UAE government award which we have received for three consecutive years.
We have garnered over 40 national and international awards and 31 third-party certifications for our unwavering commitment to sustainability, whilst maintaining high ethical standards across all our subsidiaries.


Through benchmarking ourselves against the best in class, we have welcomed industry acknowledgement, winning Lloyd’s List Best Port Operator award three years in a row and winning the international Seatrade and Maritime Standard award repeatedly.
Success Beyond Borders
Meanwhile, some of our key third-party certifications include ISO9001 (2015), ISO10002 (2014), OHSAS18001 (2007) and ISO14001 (2004) showcasing our dedication to quality practices.
We have also gained recognition from leading trade journals, such as the International Bulk Journal (IBJ) who awarded Maqta Gateway the Special Achievements Award (2016), along with Seatrade Maritime who awarded AD Ports Group the Port Authority Award (2016) and the Regional Cruise Development Award (2015) for our contribution to the maritime industry.
Below are some of our recently claimed honors and awards:
List of Awards
Community & Initiatives

2021
- Global Vaccine Distribution Initiative (Hope Consortium) (Logistics Cluster)

2020
- Women in Shipping Award (Dr Noura Al Dhaheri)
2018
- Maritime Education & Training Award

2019
- IIP Platinum Accreditation

2019
- Maritime Service Award (SAFEEN)
- Young Person of the Year (Dr Noura Al Dhaheri)
2018
- Integration of Women in Maritime

2017
- The People Development Award- Maritime Training Centre (SAFEEN)
2015
- The People Development Award – Maritime Training Centre (SAFEEN)
2011
- The People Development Award – Maritime Training (SAFEEN)

2015
- Training Award (SAFEEN)
2014
- Training Award (SAFEEN)

2008
- Diamond Award for Programme Management (KIZAD)
Leadership & Development

2021
- Organization of the Year – Non-Profit or Government Organizations -Large -Silver Category (SAFEEN)

2021
- Technology Award (Digital Cluster)

2020
- CIPS Procurement Excellence Advanced Standard-Gold Award (Corporate procurement)

2020
- Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)
2019
- Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)
2018
- Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)
2017
- Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)
2015
- Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)
2014
- Port of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)

2020
- Supplier Development (KIZAD)

2020
- Digital Transformation Award – Silver Award Winner – (Digital Cluster)
2019
- Best Customer Experience Strategy- Gold (Maqta Gateway)
- Digital Transformation – Bronze (Maqta Gateway)

2019
- Best Turnaround Cruise Port / Terminal Operations of The Year
- Global Container Terminal Operator of The Year

2019
- Top Logistics Leader in the Region

2019
- IT Solutions Award (Maqta Gateway)
2016
- Special Achievements Award (Maqta gateway)
2013
- IT Solutions (Corporate Support)

2019
- Company of the Year Award (Strategy & Commercial)
2014
- Port Operator of the Year Award (Abu Dhabi Ports)
2013
- Port Operator of the Year Award (Abu Dhabi Ports)
2011
- Port Operator of the Year Award (Abu Dhabi Ports)

2019
- Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame: Executing Strategy

2019
- Maritime Service Award (SAFEEN)
- Port and Terminal Operator Award
2016
- Port Authority Award
2015
- Regional Development Award
- Regional Cruise Development Award

2018
- Trade Facilitator (KIZAD)
- Free Zone of the Year (KIZAD)

2018
- Storage Project of the Year
- Collaboration Project of the Year
2013
- Best Data Center Project of the Year Award

2013
- IT Department of the Year Award

2010
- GCC Infrastructure Project of the Year Award (Khalifa Port) KIZAD
Innovation

2021
- Best Future Projects Award (Engineering and Technical Service)

2021
- • Innovation in Technology Development – Maqta Gateway’s MARSA Solution (Digital Cluster)

2021
- Most Ingenious Performer in Maritime Logistics (Logistics Cluster -Logistics)

2020
- The Digital and Technology Award (Digital Cluster)
- The Overall Award- Idea of the Year (Digital Cluster)
2018
- IBTIKAR Program – Platinum Accreditation
2017
- IBTIKAR Program – Platinum Accreditation
2016
- IBTIKAR Program – Golden Accreditation

2019
- Best Digital Strategy 2019 – Silver (Maqta Gateway)

2018
- Innovative Technology Award – Vessel Management System (Maqta Gateway)

2018
- Innovative Technology Award, Vessel Management System (Maqta Gateway)

2016
- Technology and Innovation Award (Maqta Gateway)

2011
- Best Virtualization Project of the Year Trophy
Sustainability

2021
- Most Valuable Corporate Response – Silver Category (Ports Cluster)

2021
- Most Valuable Corporate Response – Silver Category (Industrial & Freezones Cluster -Zonescorp)

2020
- Best Energy Management Initiative Award – Fuel Management (SAFEEN)

2020
- The Corporate Social Responsibility Award (Digital Cluster)

2019
- Resilient infrastructure The Abu Dhabi Ports Single Window (MAMAR Project) (Maqta Gateway)
- Resilient infrastructure: The Abu Dhabi Ports Single Window (MPCS)

2011
- Energy, Telecoms & Industry Implantation Award

2011
- Energy Efficiency Project of the Year Award (Corporate Authority)
- Outstanding Development of The Year Award (KIZAD)

2011
- Environmental Protection Award

2010
- GCC Construction Sustainability Award (KIZAD)
- GCC Infrastructure Project of the Year Award (Khalifa Port)

2010
- Environmental Protection Award

2008
- Award for Excellence in GIS Implementation
Finance

2020
- Middle East – Highly Commended Free Zone of the Year SME (KIZAD)
- Middle East – Winner Large Tenants (KIZAD)

2019
- Deal of the Year Award (HFW in support of Abu Dhabi Ports & Cosco Shipping Ports)
2018
- Deal of the Year Award (Agreement signed with MSC Shipping Company)

2018
- Most Innovative Port Service Provider – UAE
- Best Chief Financial Officer – UAE ports

2017
- Deal of the Year Award (Signed Musataha agreement bringing investments)
2016
- Deal of the Year Award (Agreement signed with COSCO Shipping Ports)
Government Recognition

2017
- ADAEP 2017 Cycle – Abu Dhabi Government Excellence Award (Main Award)
- ADAEP 2017 Cycle – Best Government Service
- ADAEP 2017 Cycle – Award of Financial Excellence
- ADAEP 2017 Cycle – Vision Achievement
2015
- ADAEP 2015 Cycle – Excellent Entity for the Best Improvement
- ADAEP 2015 Cycle – Financially distinguished entity
2013
- Strategic Transformation Project Team

2017
- Strategic Communication Plan Award (Marcom)
Health & Safety

2021
- Industry Sector Awards – Silver Category (Maritime Cluster – SAFEEN Group)

2020
- Pandemic Response Award (Corporate Authority – Crisis & Business Continuity Management)

2019
- The Safety and Security Award