Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award
For the best-performing establishments across the GCC.
Who this category is for
For large, small and medium establishments in the GCC states — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar — in all sectors, aimed at activating the private sector's role and strengthening its competitiveness.
Size bands
- Small: 9 to 49 employees
- Medium: 50 to 249 employees
- Large: 250 employees or more
Sectors
- Industry
- Trade
- Real estate
- Tourism
- Financial services
- Logistics
- Education
- Health
How we prepare you for this category
- 1
A structured self-assessment against the excellence model, producing a numbered gap report.
- 2
Closing the priority gaps and building the missing evidence before submission.
- 3
Writing the submission with every statement tied to coded evidence, working remotely with teams outside the UAE where needed.
- 4
A simulated site visit and assessor interviews.
Frequently asked questions
We are in Saudi Arabia — do we need a presence in Sharjah?+
The category does not require activity in Sharjah, only registration in a GCC state. We deliver readiness work remotely for clients outside the UAE, with visits where needed.
The award's other categories
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For large, small and medium establishments operating in Sharjah.
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For innovative projects in trade, industry and services across the UAE.
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For successful business owners in any emirate of the UAE.
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For enterprise owners with disabilities in any emirate of the UAE.
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For the establishments that most employ and develop GCC nationals.
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For establishments in Sharjah with a working social-responsibility system.
Learn moreSharjah Best Security Standards Award
For establishments in Sharjah that meet security and safety standards.
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