H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, witnessed the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under the Knowledge Partnerships Programme for Government Performance and Excellence, aimed at training and qualifying specialists in government excellence.
The signing took place during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025, held in Abu Dhabi.
As part of the event, multiple academic institutions participated in the signing to support the development and implementation of the “Certified Assessor in Government Excellence – Individual Assessment” programme.
The Prime Minister’s Office signed MoUs with the University of Sharjah, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme, and Rabdan Academy. Additionally, a joint working document was signed with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the UAE Government Leaders Programme.
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi affirmed that the signing of these MoUs within the Knowledge Partnerships Programme for Government Performance and Excellence reflects the University of Sharjah’s dedication to supporting the UAE’s efforts in strengthening its government excellence framework.
He emphasised that the university strives to develop and prepare national talent according to the highest professional and academic standards, fostering a culture of quality and innovation in institutional work. This approach aims to build cadres capable of leading progress and development across various sectors.
Sheikh Sultan highlighted that the Certified Assessor in Government Excellence – Individual Assessment programme marks a significant step towards developing national capabilities specialised in assessing institutional and individual performance using scientific and precise methodologies aligned with the standards of the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme.
He also stressed the university’s commitment to being an active partner in supporting the UAE’s ambitious national strategies and promoting collaboration among academic institutions, government entities, and the private sector to achieve sustainable development and deliver world-class public services.
According to the MoUs, all participating entities will work together to develop the programme’s content and implement training courses for the Certified Assessor in Government Excellence – Individual Assessment.
The programme will prepare participants from federal, local, and private sector entities to serve as assessors, using the evaluation tools and criteria approved by the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme. It will also include feedback reports and professional presentations before judging panels to ensure evaluations that are transparent, evidence-based, and well-documented.
On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi visited the Artificial Intelligence Experiences Pavilion, organised alongside the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025.
During the visit, His Highness reviewed the latest innovative technologies and AI applications presented by government entities that aim to accelerate achievement, streamline procedures, and enhance the quality of public services.
He listened to briefings from pavilion representatives about how AI is being integrated into government operations to boost efficiency, strengthen smart government experiences, and align with the UAE’s vision for digital transformation and the future of government services.
Sheikh Sultan also learned about several government services enhanced through AI integration, which have become faster, more accurate, and more accessible to the public.
He was informed about the role of AI in improving service quality, reducing time and effort, and optimising performance — efforts that reflect the government’s ongoing commitment to building a smart, efficient, and forward-looking service ecosystem in line with the UAE’s digital transformation goals.
The signing ceremony was attended by Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations; Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development; Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director-General of the Sharjah Digital Department; Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future and Chairwoman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources; Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy; Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University; and a number of senior officials.
(Inputs from WAM)
