Dubai Land Department Achieves a Landmark Milestone by Winning the "Corporate Excellence Award in Ethical and Responsible Procurement and Partnerships" from the European Institute

As the First Entity Globally in Partnerships and the First in the Middle East in Suppliers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 26 November 2025

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has received the "Corporate Excellence Award in Ethical and Responsible Procurement and Partnerships" from the European Institute of Purchasing Management (EIPM), in an international recognition that reflects DLD's commitment to an operational framework grounded in ethical values and sound governance. The achievement reaffirms DLD's leadership in developing procurement practices and institutional relations based on integrity, responsibility, and sustainability. It also marks DLD as the first entity globally to achieve this distinction in the Partnerships category, and the first entity in the Middle East to earn this recognition in the Suppliers category—reinforcing the role of the United Arab Emirates as a global institutional hub adopting the highest standards of public administration, and highlighting Dubai as an advanced model in applying them.

This international recognition reflects the level of confidence in the work methodologies adopted by DLD in managing procurement and contracting processes, which are grounded in ethical and institutional responsibility in procurement and partnerships, and built on transparency, adherence to ethical standards, and procedures that ensure fairness, compliance, and sustainable institutional and economic value. The award also highlights the pivotal role of DLD's teams in translating these principles into clear operational practices and enhancing process efficiency in ways that support institutional development and reflect high-quality performance.

This achievement aligns with Dubai's vision of building an institutional environment founded on transparency, responsible collaboration, and sustainable outcomes. It strengthens DLD's position as a government entity that adopts responsible governance models, applies sustainable procurement standards, and develops institutional relations centered on creating real value—contributing to the competitiveness of Dubai's real estate ecosystem and reinforcing the trust of customers and partners.

DLD affirms that this international recognition serves as a motivation to continue developing systems and procedures, deepening institutional work, and adopting global best practices that elevate service quality and efficiency—reflecting Dubai's global standing and enhancing long-term institutional confidence.