AD Ports Group has been honored with eight prestigious awards at the Harvard Business Council (HBC) 2025 AI & Innovation Convention & International Awards Ceremony held in London.
These accolades highlight the company’s exceptional leadership, innovation, and resilience, further cementing its position as a global leader in the trade and logistics industry.
The awards celebrated outstanding achievements in AI integration, sustainability, and business innovation across various global sectors. Among the significant wins for AD Ports Group at the HBC 2025 were:
Corporate Responsibility Award (Diamond Winner): Awarded to Ports Cluster
Business Sustainability Award (Gold Winner): Awarded to Noatum Maritime
Business Partnerships Award (Gold Winner): Awarded to Ports Cluster, recognized for redefining global partnerships and driving over $1.36 billion (AED 5 billion) into the UAE’s GDP.
AD Ports Group’s SAFEEN Subsea also received the Innovative Idea Award (Gold Winner) for developing SAFEEN Green, the region’s first fully autonomous, unmanned surface vessel. Furthermore, the Innovation Award (Gold Winner) was awarded to AD Ports Group for its continuous commitment to transformative change.
In addition, key AD Ports Group executives were recognized for their individual contributions:
Eiman Al Khalaqi received the Executives Award (Gold Winner).
Ashraf Yaseen, Senior Manager of Business Excellence, won the Professional Award (Gold Winner).
Jeffrey Casianan, Executive of HSE, was awarded the Professional Award (Gold Winner).
Eiman Al Khalaqi Senior Vice President of Innovation- AD Ports Group
“We are delighted that the Harvard Business Council has recognized AD Ports Group’s significant achievements. This acknowledgement is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to enhancing our services and pushing the boundaries of excellence, driving our Group towards new heights of global leadership and innovation.”
The HBC International Awards are regarded as the global benchmark for total quality management and continuous improvement. They provide organizations worldwide with a platform to showcase their success stories, highlighting their pursuit of excellence, adoption of best practices, and commitment to meeting stakeholders’ expectations. This recognition further underscores AD Ports Group’s role as a pioneer in the logistics and trade sectors, driving innovation and sustainability while contributing to the UAE’s economic growth.
