Al-Nakheel wins Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award for operational excellence and sustainability
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) has announced that its subsidiary, Al-Nakheel, has been recognized at the 22nd Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, one of the UAE's most prestigious business excellence programs. The award was presented during a ceremony held on July 2, 2026, at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, organized by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI) under the patronage of the UAE leadership.
Established by ADCCI in 1999, the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award serves as a framework for continuous improvement, encouraging organizations to enhance competitiveness while recognizing outstanding achievements in economic growth, innovation, and sustainability across the UAE.
The recognition highlights Al-Nakheel's strong operational performance and reinforces Fine Hygienic Holding's commitment to developing world-class manufacturing capabilities built on efficiency, consistency, continuous improvement, and sustainability. A key contributor to the achievement is the performance of Al-Nakheel Paper Mill, which previously earned a Guinness World Record for tissue production within 24 hours before surpassing its own benchmark through continued operational advancements.
Commenting on the achievement, Maurizio Patarnello, Chief Executive Officer of Fine Hygienic Holding, said the award recognizes organizations that successfully embed excellence into their daily operations.
"The Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award recognizes organizations based on how excellence is embedded in their operations. At Fine Hygienic Holding, this recognition reflects the discipline, operational excellence, and commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability that drive Al-Nakheel's performance every day. We are proud to see these efforts recognized through such a prestigious award."
The latest recognition marks another milestone in Fine Hygienic Holding's efforts to strengthen its manufacturing leadership through continued investment in innovation, operational efficiency, and advanced production capabilities. The company has also received several sustainability accolades, including the Excellence in Sustainability Environmental Certificate from CHEP and the EcoVadis Silver Rating, further supporting the UAE's vision for industrial competitiveness and sustainable economic growth.
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Al-Nakheel, a subsidiary of Fine Hygienic Holding, has won the 22nd Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in Abu Dhabi, recognizing its operational excellence, manufacturing efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.
