Government news in the Middle East | Page 2

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

Why governments need partnerships to adopt latest technologies To achieve their goals, governments are increasingly turning to technology to improve their public services, own operations, and drive public-private partnerships.
01 March 2024
Report calls for a human-centered approach to public policy making Policy-makers need to transition away from traditional approaches and embrace a more holistic and human-centered approach in order to keep up with rapidly expanding globalization and evolving technology.
19 February 2024
Consultants powering knowledge at World Government Summit 2024 Taking place in Dubai this week, the World Government Summit is bringing leaders from business and government together to shape responses to some of the world’s most pressing issues and solutions.
12 February 2024
UAE Ministry of Finance appoints ASCELA as preferred provider The UAE Ministry of Finance has appointed ASCELA as a preferred service catalogue provider in the area of logistics advisory services.
10 December 2023
Substantial progress booked at half-way mark of Vision 2030 In PwC’s latest report on Saudi Arabia’s progress towards Vision 2030, researchers look at where the Kingdom stands on key economic and non-economic objectives, as the country hits the half-way mark
02 December 2023
Consulum offering helps governments build communications functions International advisory firm Consulum has launched a new offering focused on helping government officials professionalise their communications functions.
28 November 2023
Ibtechar named management partner of youth technology skills hub Studio 5 Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has selected Ibtechar as its partner for the management and operations of Studio 5, a lab designed to enhance the technology skills of youths.
26 November 2023
Halfway Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia seems on track to hit key goals With Saudi Arabia half way to the end date of its ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 goals, the country now appears to be on track to meet the targets, which include economic, social, and cultural diversifi
03 November 2023
Deloitte launches regional 'Future of Government' think tank The Middle East arm of Deloitte has launched a new think tank dedicated to developing future-oriented solutions for governments.
16 October 2023
Five pathways how Saudi Arabia’s PIF supports Vision 2030 Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has acted as a major catalyst for economic and social transformation.
03 October 2023
'In-Country Value programmes should advance into next phase' For over a decade, governments in the GCC have been using In-Country Value (ICV) programmes mainly as a means to increase workplace nationalisation.
15 September 2023
Applying change management to drive GCC public sector transformation Governments in the GCC are launching a wave of large-scale public sector transformations to increase efficiency, improve the quality of services, and reduce the operational burden on ministries.
30 August 2023
Strategy& leaders outline five guidelines for service fee reform As GCC governments have sought to fund a plethora of services over decades, fees for hotel stays, roads, medical licenses, and other things have proliferated into a tangle that does not serve governm
16 August 2023
Hyperloop more than a pipe dream? Loop in governments for action The phenomenon of hyperloop transport is from a technical standpoint increasingly becoming a serious reality, sparking excitement among travellers, governments – and climate activists.
27 July 2023
Dubai's government and Mastercard launch Digital City Partnership Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mastercard, a global leader in payment innovation and technology, to form a Digital City Partnership to f
07 July 2023
Egypt selects World Bank advisory IFC as strategic IPO consultant Egypt has announced a five-year partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a global financial advisory group and member of the World Bank Group.
30 June 2023
Supporting the growth and scaling of small businesses in the GCC In the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up about 90% of all businesses.
02 June 2023
Samer Abdallah (KPMG) on government innovation in Saudi Arabia In a new report, KPMG explores the state of government-led innovation in Saudi Arabia, finding that the government is investing significantly not only to remain at the forefront of its own innovation
23 May 2023
Palladium issues ESG challenge at World Government Summit in Dubai At the World Government Summit in Dubai, Robert Kaplan – thought leader at Palladium and co-creator of the Balanced Scorecard – emphasised the region’s urgent need to integrate ESG into its transform
26 April 2023
UAE government partners with Mastercard to advance AI agenda The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mastercard, aimed at increase artificial intelligence (AI) capabil
24 April 2023
EY supporting female Saudi entrepreneurs in government tech An initiative to provide Saudi Arabian female entrepreneurs a competitive edge has concluded its application period.
02 March 2023
SIDF hits innovation excellence milestone across Saudi Arabia The Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) has hit a national milestone in the area of innovation excellence, becoming the first organisation in the Kingdom to be certified by the Global Innovation
16 February 2023
The knowledge powerhouses behind World Government Summit 2023 The acclaimed World Government Summit kicked off yesterday, with the three-day event bringing together 10,000 international government officials, thought leaders, global experts and decision makers i
14 February 2023
PwC’s consultants sign agreements with Saudi government authorities PwC’s digital consultants have bagged two contracts in Saudi Arabia – taking the stage at the recently concluded mega tech fest LEAP to showcase their ‘wins’ to the world.
14 February 2023
Arthur D. Little in discussion with e-government leader Siim Sikkut When it comes to best-in-class digital governments, most studies point at a surprising frontrunner: Estonia.
13 February 2023
Qatar selects 13 consulting firms for Knowledge Transfer initiative With the aim of upskilling its top talent within the government sector, Qatar’s Civil Service and Government Development Bureau has launched a knowledge and capability transfer program with its top s
31 January 2023
Mohamad Majid (KPMG) on digital pillars of UAE's public sector The economic and social turbulence caused by the pandemic has triggered a shift in consumer behaviour and expectations.
04 August 2022
Saudi government selects IBM as partner for digital skills building Saudi Arabia is currently the world’s ninth most advanced country for digital skills, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Competitiveness Report.
01 August 2022
10 trends reshaping governments in a post-pandemic era Deloitte has released the 2022 edition of its Government Trends report, shedding light into the top themes shaping the public sector in a post-pandemic era.
04 July 2022
High-potential Abu Dhabi officials groomed by top consultancies The Abu Dhabi Public Exchange Program has hit its first major milestone, with its inaugural class of 25 graduates receiving their title at a special ceremony.
28 June 2022
IBM Consulting helping Egypt’s government with tax system overhaul Egypt’s government has selected IBM Consulting to support a large digital overhaul of its national tax system.
27 June 2022
How Middle East governments can boost innovation in their economies Held in the second week of February, the ‘Innovation and Future of Government Work’ conference by KSA’s Institute of Public Administration (IPA) saw leaders from across the GCC’s public and private s
02 March 2022

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