The 9th Golden Excellence Awards brought together some of the UAE's most respected names in business, culture, and public life on July 25, 2026, held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Minister and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the UAE. Now in its ninth edition, the ceremony has grown into one of the UAE's most respected platforms for honouring achievement across industries, continuing a legacy of recognising and celebrating excellence that has run since 2014, with Peace Homes Development proud to stand behind this year's edition. The evening brought together distinguished guests, business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, media personalities and cultural figures, all gathered under one roof to celebrate the individuals and institutions shaping the nation's growth. Presiding over the evening was H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, whose role as Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence has long centered on fostering unity and mutual understanding across the UAE's diverse communities, and his patronage of the Golden Excellence Awards reflects a commitment to celebrating achievement not as an isolated pursuit, but as something built through connection and shared purpose.

A Theme Rooted in the Nation's Vision

This year's evening carried the theme of the UAE Year of Family, "Building Stronger Families, Stronger Communities and a Culture of Coexistence." 2026 has been officially designated the Year of Family in the UAE, a national initiative launched under the directive of the country's leadership to strengthen family bonds, promote social cohesion, and support long-term wellbeing across generations. The Year of Family carries the tagline "Growing in Unity" and reflects a national understanding that the wellbeing of a society begins within its households.

The theme reflected the UAE's strong emphasis on family values and social cohesion, aligning with the national vision of building a more connected, inclusive and harmonious society. It brought a deeper sense of purpose to an evening built around recognising achievement, one that placed equal weight on the communities and relationships that make such achievement possible. This reframed the ceremony not simply as a celebration of individual success, but as an evening of shared reflection on what it means to build something lasting, whether a family, a community, or a company.

A Moment of Personal and Institutional Pride

For Peace Homes Development, the evening carried real significance. The company's values, community, unity, and long-term vision, closely mirror those at the heart of the ceremony itself. And within that same evening, Chairman Mr. Ahsan Rasheed was named Real Estate Leader of the Year 2026, an honour presented directly by H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. Mr. Rasheed was joined at the ceremony by the company's COO, Mr. Hassan Rasheed, as both represented Peace Homes Development throughout the evening.

Reflecting on the recognition, Mr. Rasheed offered a simple but telling statement of the philosophy behind it: "Build with patience, let purpose guide every decision, and carry forward with the same passion that started it." It is a sentiment that speaks not only to the achievement being marked that night, but to years of steady, deliberate work that preceded it.

Honoured to Stand Among Many

For all of us at Peace Homes Development, being part of the 9th Golden Excellence Awards, and being able to support an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence and family, was an honour we hold close. To stand alongside so many individuals and institutions shaping the UAE's story, under the patronage of a leader whose life's work has centered on unity and coexistence, was a moment of quiet pride. It was, in many ways, a fitting reflection of what Peace Homes Development has always aimed to build: not just homes, but a lasting sense of belonging.

As the UAE continues to mark 2026 as its Year of Family, the 9th Golden Excellence Awards stands as a reminder that recognition, at its best, is never separate from the communities and relationships that make it possible.

About Peace Homes Development

Peace Homes Development is a leading Dubai-based real estate developer known for its unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and lifestyle excellence. With a distinguished portfolio of signature developments and a vision of making luxury a way of life, the company continues to shape the future of luxury living.

Beyond property development, Peace Homes Development is dedicated to enriching the cultural and social landscape by creating experiences that connect people and elevate everyday life.

For more information, visit www.peacehomes.ae.