Public Sector news in the Middle East

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

Rethinking the cost and budget structure of government AI Paul Lalovich and Philipp Kishkovarov highlight how AI projects often fail because of hidden implementation costs; dual-running helps governments identify and budget them early.
28 July 2026
Consultancies tapped by German state agency for development project in Jordan International consultancy firm Ecorys and local player Manafeth have been tapped by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to support Jordan’s Economic Modernisation Vision
27 July 2026
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
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
Hail and its strategic advisor Mindsets celebrate first-ever spot in IMD Smart City Index Hail, a city in northern Saudi Arabia, has made its debut in the prestigious IMD Smart City Index.
10 April 2026
Abu Dhabi launches Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy to boost clean energy The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy has launched the Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy, enabling customers to improve daytime electricity efficiency and increase reliance on clean and renewable energy s
05 April 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
KPMG launches policy tool to ensure national readiness of critical industries KPMG, a global accounting and consulting firm, has launched a new framework and benchmark designed to help policymakers assess the “national readiness” of their critical industries.
13 February 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
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
Inaugural ‘Ibtechar Majlis’ explores Public Innovation Labs in the public sector At the inaugural edition of ‘Ibtechar Majlis’, the CEO of Ibtechar, Nayef al-Ibrahim, advocated the establishment of a multi-layered Public Innovation Lab ecosystem for the benefit of the country’s pu
09 October 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
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
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
Policymakers and experts convene at KPMG’s Public Sector Excellence Forum in Riyadh Over 400 public sector officials, policymakers, and industry leaders gathered at the Public Sector Excellence Forum 2025, where host KPMG handed them valuable insights into the trends and developments shaping the future of the public sector.
25 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
KPMG to host inaugural Public Sector Excellence Forum 2025 in Riyadh Taking place in Riyadh, the Public Sector Excellence Forum will bring together government officials, global leaders, and industry experts to explore solutions for enhancing government efficiency and
04 February 2025
Developing smart cities of the future to meet urban challenges and trends A range of factors, including economic and population growth, digitalisation, sustainability, and external shocks will reshape the nature of urban challenges in the coming decades.
13 January 2025
Government agencies are booking progress in digital transformation Governments worldwide are making notable progress in digital transformation, yet significant steps are still required to meet the expectations of citizens. That is according to a study by KPMG.
27 November 2024
Meeting DGA’s regulatory requirements and controls for risk management Established in 2021, Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority is a qualitative leap towards enhancing digital performance within government agencies, raising the quality of services provided and i
25 November 2024
Takamol signs MOUs with Expert Vision Consulting and North Highland Takamol Holding, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest government entities focused on the nation’s labour market, has signed new partnership agreements with two leading consultancies: Expert Vision Consultin
20 October 2024

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