

Introduction
In 2001, Sheikh Mohammed established this annual award to encourage professionalism in the Arab world by recognising the Arab public and private sector organisations with the highest leadership and management standards.
Sheikh Mohammed distributing a trophy to a female award-winner
Sheikh Mohammed presenting an award for managerial achievement
Categories
Best Arab Governmental Organization: This category encompasses any Arab governmental organization, regardless of its description or mission.
Best Arab Organization: This category encompasses any Arab non-governmental organization operating in the Arab World
Best Arab Management Practice: This category entails any experiment, project, or modern administrative system implemented by the public or private sector.
Best Management Personality: This category includes selection of an Arab personality reputed for excellence, improvement and institutional achievements.
Distinguished Arab Manager Woman: This category comprises selecting an Arab woman personality known for excellence and institutional achievements.
Distinguished Arab Manager: This category includes selecting an Arab executive manager or official employed by either the governmental or private sectors.
Distinguished Arab Employee: This category encompasses selecting an Arab male or female employee working in either the private or public sectors merited by his/her outstanding achievements and innovative initiatives.
Winners
Sheikh Mohammed presented the most recent Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award For Arab Management on December 5, 2006.
Best Arab Organisation: Aluminium Bahrain
Best Arab Government Organisation: Public Transport Regulatory Commission (Jordan)
Best Arab Management Initiative: Business Development Centre of Petroleum Development Oman
Best Management Personality: Subhi Abdul Jalil Batarji, President of the Saudi-German Hospital Group
Best Arab Manager - Woman: Aisha Saif Mohammed, Director of Al Manar School (Sharjah, UAE) and Dr. Mayssoun Mustafa Brimo, President of the National Association for Environment (Syria)
Best Arab Manager: Faisal Mohammed Al Suwaidi, General Manager of Qatar Liquefied Gas Corporation
Best Arab Employee: Khawla Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Director of the Ma'ali School (Al Ain, UAE)
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