Maktoum bin Mohammed chairs the first meeting of the Supreme Committee for the Development of the Governmental Sector in Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Development of the Governmental Sector in the Emirate of Dubai, affirmed that the Dubai government is inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler Dubai, from which the name of the Emirate of Dubai was associated with leadership as a unique development model in the field of government work, by raising it to pioneering levels and in a way that contributes to supporting the development process of the emirate.

His Highness said: The government sector development project has the direct follow-up and supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council .. I will personally follow all stages of the project, and we will work together to ensure the sustainability of the journey of happiness and prosperity for all members of society .. and the next stage. It requires making a qualitative leap in the work of the government apparatus based on its pivotal role as a catalyst and supporter of other sectors, and we have a great responsibility to enhance the distinguished position that Dubai has reached within the various sectors.

His Highness added: Dubai is at the forefront of many indicators of competitiveness in many areas, which puts us in front of a great responsibility to maintain our leadership, develop our government sector in a comprehensive manner and enhance our readiness for the future with rational, effective and efficient governance of the government apparatus .. Our next steps are based on uniting and integrating efforts, and working in a spirit of work. One team, to create an exceptional model for the government apparatus .. We believe in our government team and rely on it to continue the leadership march and provide it with full support to progress during the next phase.

This came during His Highness presiding over the first meeting of the Higher Committee for the Development of the Governmental Sector in the Emirate of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council and Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Abdullah Al-Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council, and His Excellency Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director General The Department of Finance of the Government of Dubai, Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Department of Human Resources for the Government of Dubai, and Ahmed bin Mashar Al Muhairi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Legislation in the Emirate of Dubai.

During the meeting, His Highness was briefed on the work plan of the government sector development project developed by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council in coordination with the member authorities of the committee, as the plan aims to bring about a radical transformation in the government apparatus in its strategic sectors and push it towards excellence and leadership and achieve an agile structure capable of dealing with the needs of the individual and society. And achieve the desired goals.

The proposed plan relies on transforming the concept of government work, so that the government moves from its role as a service provider and operator to an enabler, catalyst and supporter of strategic sectors by providing the necessary regulatory and legislative frameworks, and opening the way for the private sector and civil society to play a complementary role to the role of the government, as the plan seeks to feature the government apparatus. With flexibility and anticipating the future, it draws its policies and services from the needs of the individual and the integrated society and is based on the principle of "made for me" in providing government service, encourages innovation and deliberate risk, and adopts solutions based on technology and data, while designing a tight and transparent governance framework based on performance and accountability and creating a positive impact. Adaptation to keep pace with changes, speed and efficiency in managing and redistributing resources, and diversity in forms and alternatives for financing.

In addition, the plan included a general orientation to transfer and integrate the tasks of some government agencies to enhance harmonization and harmony in government work, in addition to canceling some of them to open the way for the private sector and civil society to play its role in the development process of the emirate, and the presentation included a work plan to implement the Executive Council’s decision to reduce the number of Government service centers in pursuit of a comprehensive smart transformation.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, had issued Decree No. 29 of 2020 to form the Supreme Committee for the Development of the Governmental Sector in the Emirate of Dubai, seeking to achieve the vision of the Dubai government in making it a participatory, agile, effective, and responsible government. It is transparent, innovative, results-oriented and performance-focused, individual and community centered.

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