Fine Hygienic Holding’s Al-Nakheel Honored at the 22nd Cycle of “Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award”
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 3 July 2026: Fine Hygienic Holding, the leading hygiene company in the MENA region, announced that its subsidiary, Al Nakheel, has been honored during the 22nd edition of Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award. Held on 2 July 2026 at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, the ceremony was organized by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI) under the patronage of the UAE leadership.
The Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, launched by ADCCI in 1999, is one of the UAE’s most prestigious business excellence programs. Designed as a framework for continuous improvement, the award aims to enhance the competitiveness of the business sector in Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, recognizing organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in economic growth, innovation, and sustainability.
This award reflects Al-Nakheel’s strong operational performance and underscores Fine Hygienic Holding’s commitment to building world-class manufacturing capabilities rooted in efficiency, consistency, continuous improvement, and sustainability. Central to this recognition is Al-Nakheel Paper Mill’s proven track record of production excellence, having earned a Guinness World Record for tissue production within 24 hours before surpassing that benchmark through sustained operational advancement.
Commenting on the accolade, Maurizio Patarnello, Chief Executive Officer of Fine Hygienic Holding, said, “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.”
This recognition marks an important milestone in Fine Hygienic Holding’s ongoing pursuit of manufacturing excellence. Through continued investment in operational efficiency, innovation, and world-class capabilities, FHH is setting new performance benchmarks in the hygiene sector. The group has also earned notable sustainability recognitions, including the Excellence in Sustainability Environmental Certificate from CHEP and the EcoVadis Silver Rating. These achievements reinforce FHH’s contribution to the UAE’s broader ambitions for industrial competitiveness and sustainable growth.
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Al Nakheel Hygienic Paper Manufacturing LLC
Al Nakheel Hygienic Paper Manufacturing LLC is a key manufacturing company within Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the leading hygiene groups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The company manufactures a wide range of hygienic paper products and supports the production of the well-known Fine®️ brand
