Sheikh Mohammed shares emotional moment at 2026 Government Awards

Reported: 7 November 2026

1 November 2026

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, posted a video highlighting a spontaneous human moment during the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award 2026.

The clip shows Engineer Nawal Al Hinai, Director of the Energy and Future Department at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, celebrating the success of Engineer Abdullah Al Hammadi, described as the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Medal for the Best Employee in Future Jobs.

In the posted remarks, Sheikh Mohammed congratulated Al Hammadi and Al Hinai, referring to their “positive energy.” The video also captures Al Hinai’s emotional reaction as she said the moment felt like seeing “my son,” while Al Hammadi responded by describing her as his “second mother.”

Emirates247 reports that the post links the recognition to leadership practices and development opportunities within government teams, with both officials speaking about mentoring and responsibility following the award.

Source: Emirates247.