UAE’s MoHAP wins three awards at CIO Connect Awards 2024

UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has been recognized at the CIO Connect Awards 2024, winning three accolades in the information technology and cybersecurity categories.

Organized by CXO DX and Leap Media Solutions, the awards are designed to honor IT leaders in the UAE government sector for their exceptional achievements. The 2024 edition focuses on "The Role of Technology in Enabling Transformation and Business Resilience" and provides participants with opportunities to explore significant technology trends and solutions, helping them make informed decisions within the sector.

The awards

Hamda Al Mazmi and Rawda Al Suwaidi were honored with the Cybersecurity Excellence Award, while Alia Al Nuaimi was recognized as the IT Manager of the Year.

These awards were presented at a ceremony held in Dubai, attended by numerous senior IT decision-makers. They reaffirm the Ministry's commitment to digital transformation by delivering outstanding digital government services tailored to meeting customer needs, thereby strengthening its position in cybersecurity and elevating the UAE's profile as a top destination for innovation and technology.

On the record

"We, at the Ministry, are very proud of receiving three awards from the 'CIO Connect Awards 2024'. These accolades add to its track record of milestones and reflect the Ministry's relentless efforts to develop and employ top technological solutions to enhance the quality of health services and customer well-being," said Abdullah Ahmed Ahli, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for the Support Services Sector.

"Winning these awards is in fact another testament to the Ministry's commitment to fostering a dynamic digital and cyber framework, empowering our health initiatives. The recognition fuels our momentum in advancing digital health services and enhancing customer engagement. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the award winners for their relentless pursuit of delivering exceptional digital experiences," added Samir Al Khouri, Director of the Information Technology Department at the Ministry.

The context

The "CIO Connect Awards 2024" provides a forum for over 50 executive business leaders, including IT managers, information security officials, heads of IT departments, and other senior IT roles, to convene and collaborate.