PCFC Wins 'Government Legal Team of the Year 2025' Award in the Middle East - Middle East Business News and Information
Al Neyadi: The LexisNexis Award reinforces the PCFC position as a leading government entity in the legal field
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has won the 'Government Legal Team of the Year 2025 ' award at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards, one of the most prestigious legal honors in the region. The award recognizes outstanding legal achievements across the Middle East.
The Corporation's Legal Affairs Department received this award in recognition of its exceptional professional performance and its pivotal role in enhancing the legal framework within the Corporation and its affiliated entities. The Department's commitment to the highest standards of governance, transparency, and innovation in legal work was a key factor in securing the award.
Commenting on this achievement , H.E. Nasser Al Neyadi, CEO of the Ports, Customs, Free Zone Corpration expressed his pride, saying: 'our Corporation in fostering a progressive legislative and regulatory environment. We believe in the strategic importance of the legal field in achieving sustainable development goals, and we are committed to continuously enhancing our teams' capabilities through ongoing development and specialized training'.
He added: 'Legal excellence is not merely a goal but a cornerstone that enables us to build an attractive and reliable investment environment. This supports Dubai's future vision of becoming a knowledge-based economy. We remain committed to strengthening our legal system in line with international best practices, reflecting our unwavering dedication to good governance and transparency'.
On his part, Dr. Hamad Al Hosani, Director of the Legal Affairs Department at PCFC — who received the award on behalf of the PCFC at the ceremony held in Dubai in the presence of leading legal professionals from across the Middle East, said: 'This recognition is a major incentive for us to continue delivering innovative legal solutions that support the Corporation's strategic goals and contribute to achieving Dubai's future vision'.
Al Hosani added: 'We take pride in this achievement, which reflects our team spirit and the culture of excellence we strive to promote. We look forward to more future successes in supporting impactful legal initiatives and making strategic decisions that enhance the Corporation's standing both locally and regionally'.
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