UN honours UAE for its role in government modernisation

The United Nations has honoured the UAE government with a special award in recognition of its role in government modernisation.

This recognition came during the United Nations Public Service Awards ceremony.

"The award reflects the UAE’s exceptional achievements in developing an agile government model based on designing proactive services, promoting efficiency and enhancing competitiveness," said Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs.

"The award came as a new international testimony on the development of the UAE, led by a futuristic, pioneering and innovative government, and demonstrating the vision of its leadership aiming to develop proactive future services. It further reflects the global appreciation of its role in modernising government work on the basis of continuous development, enhancing future-readiness, and applying digital transformation."

He pinpointed that the UAE government is keen to promote fruitful cooperation with the UN, as it strongly believes in the importance of promoting international cooperation to secure a better future for mankind.

Meanwhile, Catherine Pollard, Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance at the UN, commended the UAE government for the advanced models it has developed in the field of public service.