AD Ports Group Achieves Eight Awards At Harvard Business Council’s AI & Innovation Awards Ceremony
AD Ports Group recently secured eight awards at the Harvard Business Council (HBC) 2025 AI & Innovation Convention in London. These accolades highlight the group's resilience and leadership in trade and logistics. The awards underscore their commitment to innovation and excellence, reinforcing their global standing.
The awards celebrated achievements in AI integration, sustainability, and innovation across various sectors. AD Ports Group's accomplishments included the Corporate Responsibility Award (Diamond Winner) for the Ports Cluster. Noatum Maritime business received the Business Sustainability Award (Gold Winner). The Business Partnerships Award (Gold Winner) was also awarded to the Ports Cluster, contributing over AED5 billion to the UAE's GDP.

Eiman Al Khalaqi, Senior Vice President of Innovation at AD Ports Group, expressed delight at the recognition from the Harvard Business Council. Al Khalaqi stated, "We are delighted that the Harvard Business Council has recognised 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."
Innovative Projects Honoured
The Innovative Idea Award (Gold Winner) was given to SAFEEN Subsea for developing SAFEEN Green, an autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel. Additionally, AD Ports Group received the Innovation Award (Gold Winner), highlighting their pioneering efforts in technology and sustainability.
Individual Achievements Highlighted
Several individuals from AD Ports Group were recognised for their contributions. Eiman Al Khalaqi won the Executives Award (Gold Winner). Ashraf Yaseen, Senior Manager of Business Excellence, and Jeffrey Casianan, Executive of HSE, both received Professional Awards (Gold Winners).
The Harvard Business Council International Awards serve as a benchmark for total quality management and continuous improvement globally. This platform allows organisations worldwide to showcase their success stories in achieving organisational excellence and meeting stakeholders' expectations through best practices.
With inputs from WAM