By Desmond Nleya
The Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) has earned international recognition after winning four prestigious honours at the 2025 Stevie International Business Awards, underscoring the emirate’s leadership in social development and innovation. The awards will be formally presented on 10 October in Lisbon, Portugal.
CDA’s flagship initiatives secured three Gold Awards:
Corporate Social Responsibility Programme of the Year – for its wide-ranging social support initiatives, including the ‘Jood’ donation platform, ‘Baiti’ housing support, the ‘Solidarity Initiative’ and ‘Condolence Tents’.
Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year – for Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum’s ‘Dubai Weddings’ initiative, which eases financial pressures for young Emiratis starting families.
Best Mobile App for Social Good – for the ‘Sanad’ App, which enables real-time sign language video calls to support People of Determination.
CDA also received the Bronze Award for Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility for its rapid-response ‘Solidarity and Condolence Tents’ that assist families during emergencies and severe weather.
Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of CDA, said the recognition reflects Dubai’s commitment to advancing quality of life and strengthening social stability.
“These awards are more than an institutional milestone; they honour the dedicated efforts of our teams and partners in building a cohesive and resilient community,” she noted.
The achievement further cements CDA’s role in driving sustainable, people-focused initiatives, while reinforcing Dubai’s standing as a global leader in social innovation and community development.
Source: Emirates News Agency
