Government news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Government industry in the Middle East:

After a decade of Vision 2030: Strengthening the link between systems and people A decade after its launch, Vision 2030 has become one of the world’s most transformative national roadmaps, reshaping Saudi Arabia’s present and future.
10 June 2026
When uncertainty rises, predictable bureaucracy becomes a competitive asset In volatile moments, businesses don’t begin with policy ambition.
03 June 2026
International indices: Turning GCC’s national reform goals into credible signals for progress Policymakers driving national reform agendas in the GCC often use international indices to shape goals and measure progress.
13 May 2026
Saudi public entity repositions for the future – with guidance from Caliber Consulting A Saudi government entity responsible for social development and transition programs engaged Caliber Consulting to strengthen its strategic role, institutional maturity, and long-term impact in align
02 April 2026
Namaa Endowment Fund advances environmental sustainability in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA) has launched Namaa, its first endowment fund dedicated to advancing environmental, water, and agricultural sustainability.
17 March 2026
AI Readiness Tool helps public sector organisations benchmark and accelerate AI adoption The World Government Summit and Bain & Company have joined forces to launch a new tool designed to help public sector organisations assess their readiness to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and ge
05 February 2026
The Middle East is transforming – and governments that act boldly will lead Over the next decade, artificial intelligence (AI), climate change and geopolitical shifts will reshape our world.
10 December 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health signs collaboration agreement with Efficio Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Efficio, aimed at jointly advancing supply chain, procurement, and local content excellence in Saudi Arabia’s healthcar
28 November 2025
Consulum receives accolades for its work on the ‘Meet Saudi’ campaign in Japan Consulum has received two accolades at this year’s Athar Festival of Creativity Awards for its work on the ‘Meet Saudi’ campaign undertaken in Japan.
28 November 2025
Dubai Municipality pioneers foresight-driven urban governance Dubai Municipality has released a practical playbook for global urban leaders.
28 November 2025
‘GCC governments can unlock more value from their data’ Despite the immense amount of data available to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments, informed, effective decision-making remains elusive.
27 November 2025
Detecon leaders join high-level German business delegation in Kuwait In early November, a senior-level delegation of German business leaders – including leader from Detecon – travelled to Kuwait to exchange knowledge and explore new business opportunities.
10 November 2025
Building a high-performance culture in GCC government entities Building a high-performance culture within the government sector comes with its share of challenges and complexities.
10 November 2025
Unlocking telco’s revenue potential in the Smart City ecosystem The rapid growth of smart cities presents a significant revenue opportunity for telecom operators. However, alongside this potential come complex risks and challenges.
26 September 2025
Saudi government licences AESG to provide fire & safety consultancy services Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has awarded AESG a licence to provide fire and life safety consultancy services across key industrial and infrastructure sectors.
05 September 2025
Lebanon’s government taps Roland Berger to help advance its AI ambitions Lebanon’s government has signed a strategic collaboration with Roland Berger, one of the world’s leading strategic consulting firms, to help the nation craft and advance its AI ambitions.
29 August 2025
Commercialization of public sector assets: From ownership to optimization As governments face growing fiscal pressures and operational demands, asset commercialization is emerging as a strategic lever for value creation.
25 August 2025
Transit-oriented development should be an integral part of GCC urban growth As populations in the GCC’s urban hubs continue to grow, car-centric transport systems are struggling to keep pace with surging demand.
22 August 2025
Empowerment: The foundation for Saudi Arabia’s Government ecosystems When leading teams and individuals, empowerment is one of the essential practices for success.
19 June 2025
Dubai’s government launches AI-guided SME Learning Hub for entrepreneurs Dubai’s government has launched a new platform that helps entrepreneurs and SME owners build their skills and business across every stage of their journey.
13 June 2025
IBM to support Egypt’s government with AI skills building Egypt’s government has signed a 5-year agreement with IBM aimed at building AI skills within the nation’s workforce.
27 May 2025
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signs agreement with TRENDS Research & Advisory The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TRENDS Research & Advisory, with the aim to conduct joint research and thought leadership initiatives.
22 May 2025
Houssem Jemili (Bain) discusses GCC’s future of investment and transformation At the ‘Converting Change into Opportunity’ event in Abu Dhabi, leaders from government and business came together to discuss geopolitical changes, trade war, AI, and deglobalization.
13 May 2025
Reimagining KPIs for tracking the progress of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 When Yousef Zohdy from Palladium, began working with Saudi public sector organizations in the early days of Vision 2030, one question seemed to surface again and again: how do we demonstrate progress
09 May 2025
EY: Integrated risk management a key area of focus for governments Government leaders face a complex web of interconnected threats in 2025, demanding decisive leadership.
24 March 2025
Consulum e-Government tool helps develop world-leading online services to citizens Government advisory firm Consulum has developed a comprehensive assessment tool that rates government websites against industry best practices, with its insights providing the foundation for improvin
19 March 2025
PwC seeks to mend relations with PIF following temporary advisory suspension In a development that has sent shockwaves through the region’s consulting industry, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF has imposed a temporary ban on PwC from securing advisory and consulting c
04 March 2025
Saudi businesses welcome high-level business delegation from Central Asia Saudi Arabia has welcomed a high-level delegation of 40 companies from Central Asia for an exclusive business-to-business meeting aimed at strengthening cross-border investment, trade cooperation, an
26 February 2025
Sia introduces the C3P3 Framework for city masterplanning and urban liveability Global consulting firm Sia has launched a new framework that aims to pioneer the way that city planners and government policymakers masterplan their cities and communities.
20 February 2025
Saudi’s commitment to spending efficiency is driving growth and building resilience As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy, in line with transformative goals outlined in Vision 2030, spending efficiency is emerging as a key priority, writes Riyadh AlNajjar, Chairman of PwC.
20 February 2025
Salience Consulting wins landmark role in Chile – Antarctica submarine cable project The government of Chile has appointed Dubai-based Salience Consulting and US-headquartered Pioneer Consulting to carry out a feasibility study for a proposed submarine fibre-optic cable linking South
08 February 2025
Strategy&: Lifting GCC exports of non-oil goods to $1 trillion by 2030 If GCC countries craft and successfully execute a masterplan for the export of non-oil goods, they could see the value of these exports grow to a massive $1 trillion annually by 2030.
30 January 2025

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