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Daily Tribune
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
HRH Crown Prince Meets Bahraini Tony Award Winner Ali Daylami
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with Bahraini producer Ali Daylami at Gudaibiya Palace, celebrating his historic win at the 78th annual Tony Awards. Daylami is the first Bahraini — and the first from the Gulf — to receive the prestigious honor. During the meeting, HRH Prince Salman expressed his deep pride in Daylami's international achievement, calling it a significant milestone for the Kingdom and a reflection of the growing global presence of Bahraini talent. 'This recognition not only celebrates your individual success but also highlights the strength, creativity, and potential of our people,' the Crown Prince said, reaffirming Bahrain's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting talented citizens across all sectors. He added that Daylami's win represents a new chapter in the inspiring journey of Bahrainis making their mark worldwide, and wished him continued success in the future. Ali Daylami, moved by the warm reception, thanked HRH Prince Salman for the continued encouragement shown toward Bahraini artists and creatives. 'Your support inspires us to dream bigger and aim higher,' Daylami said. Also present at the meeting were the Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, HE Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki. The meeting served as a celebration not just of one individual's success, but of Bahrain's broader vision of empowering its citizens and building a future where talent and hard work are recognized and rewarded.
TECHx
10-07-2025
- Business
- TECHx
UAE Launches New AI-Based Government Performance System
Home » Latest news » UAE Launches New AI-Based Government Performance System His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the launch of the Proactive Government Performance System. The system supports the strategic objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision and is designed to enhance government performance and service delivery. According to official reports, the system uses AI-powered data analytics, predictive tools, and in-depth analysis to convert the goals of the national vision into measurable outcomes. It aims to improve decision-making, oversight, and long-term planning across federal government entities. His Highness stated that the new performance system leverages artificial intelligence to help anticipate future challenges and opportunities. He noted the government's ongoing commitment to continuous development, excellence, and better public services. The system was launched in the presence of: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications The government reported that the system is capable of processing over 150 million data points per month. It is expected to generate more than 50,000 proactive insights annually. In addition, it could save over 250,000 working hours each year and deliver a 60 percent average improvement in government performance. Officials revealed that the system is based on a smart performance management framework. It uses AI tools and algorithms to monitor key indicators and provide executive summaries. It also supports predictive performance management by generating real-time insights. Further, the system introduces new features to support: Resource optimisation Enhanced service quality Timely execution of national plans Transparent and data-driven decision-making The system increases internal performance management capacity by 90 percent and enables the leadership to access proactive insights more efficiently. So far, 200 employees have been trained in data analysis and performance management. The platform will eventually support more than 250,000 users. Authorities confirmed that the platform encourages a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. It does this by promoting benchmarks, sustainable practices, and real-time data use. It also enables the government to predict future performance and measure community impact. Moreover, the system integrates data quality, security, and transparency features. It facilitates the collection, flow, and review of information across government departments. This supports quicker decision-making and reduces the administrative load. The system supports UAE's ongoing commitment to sustainable development and long-term strategic planning. It contributes to better service delivery, public trust, and overall governance outcomes. The UAE's performance measurement journey began in 2008 with the launch of the Adaa System. It advanced to Adaa 2.0 in 2013 and Adaa 3.0 in 2019. The new Proactive Government Performance System marks the latest step in that evolution and aligns directly with the goals of We the UAE 2031. Source: Emirates News Agency
Sharjah 24
09-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Mohammed bin Rashid launches Proactive Gov Performance System
By leveraging advanced AI-powered data analytics, predictive capabilities and in-depth analysis, the system will translate the vision's objectives into measurable and actionable results. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said, 'The Federal Government has launched a new performance measurement system that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making, strengthen oversight of strategic planning, and improve the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities.' His Highness added, 'Our commitment to continuous improvement is unwavering. We strive for excellence and aspire for perfection, fully aware that continuous development is essential to progress.' The Proactive Government Performance System was launched in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council; Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; and Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications. The system aims to enhance government efficiency and effectiveness through several key functions. It optimises resource use, improves service quality, and monitors the timely implementation of national strategies and plans. It also provides accurate data for decision-making, and promotes transparency through performance monitoring and review. The system can process over 150 million data points monthly, provide leadership with over 50,000 proactive insights annually, save over 250,000 hours per year and achieve a 60% average improvement in government performance. The system is based on an intelligent government performance management framework that leverages AI tools and algorithms to monitor and enhance performance. It establishes a robust framework for tracking and managing targets and performance indicators while utilising AI technologies to perform in-depth analyses, executive summaries, and enable predictive performance management. The system demonstrates impressive capabilities, measuring 45 times more results annually, increasing entities' self-management capacity by 90%, and providing leadership with over 50,000 proactive insights annually. By training 200 employees in performance management and data analysis, the system saves over 250,000 hours per year and is ultimately set to support over 250,000 users. Furthermore, the system fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within government. It achieves this by benchmarking against best practices and promoting key principles that include measuring community impact, ensuring sustainable results, facilitating seamless data flow, predicting performance, enabling proactive performance, and leveraging an AI-powered intelligent system. The system's interconnected design ensures data quality, integration, security, and transparency, supporting accurate and proactive decision-making for enhanced government efficiency. This integration facilitates real-time data flow for immediate results measurement, significantly reducing the effort required for data collection, entry, and review. The system uses real-time data to predict future performance, generating flexible reports that support government decision-making. This capability enhances the ability to anticipate and proactively address future challenges and opportunities, improving efficiency, preparedness, and the ability to capitalise on emerging opportunities. Moreover, the system contributes to increased government efficiency and effectiveness, enhanced service delivery, greater public trust, stronger decision-making, and stimulated innovation. These contributions make it a vital component of the UAE's ongoing, decades-long commitment to sustainable development across various sectors. The UAE's government performance system has evolved since its 2008 launch as the Adaa System. It progressed to Adaa 2.0 in 2013, then Adaa 3.0 in 2019, and now culminating in the latest generation: the Proactive Government Performance System.
Hi Dubai
07-07-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Mohammed bin Rashid Launches UAE's Strategic Planning Cycle with Focus on AI and Agility
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched a new strategic planning cycle for the UAE Federal Government, prioritising artificial intelligence, process simplification, and resource optimisation to advance the goals of the 'We the UAE 2031' Vision. Speaking at the launch, Sheikh Mohammed affirmed that agility, future-readiness, and smart planning form the backbone of the UAE's governance model. The new approach is designed to accelerate sustainable development and strengthen government efficiency in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The updated cycle introduces a shorter three-year planning horizon, replacing the previous five-year model, to keep pace with global change. It integrates AI and strategic intelligence tools to improve forecasting, decision-making, and performance monitoring. Involving 38 federal entities, the cycle encourages collaboration between strategy and finance teams, promoting innovation, financial efficiency, and alignment with national priorities. Key federal strategies, including the National Cybersecurity Strategy and the National Investment Strategy, will be activated through this model. The announcement was made in the presence of senior UAE officials, including H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Al Gergawi. A strategic workshop followed, outlining the model's principles and emphasising the UAE's commitment to being a global leader in future-ready governance. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
After Rajiv Gauba's entry, NITI Aayog moved key security, infra, and energy ministries under him
Marking a major shift in power within NITI Aayog, key security, infrastructure, and energy ministries have been moved under former Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, who was appointed full-time Member on March 25, documents accessed by The Indian Express show. Gauba — once the most powerful IAS officer in the country — now oversees 17 ministries and departments, the highest among his colleagues at India's apex public policy think tank chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is followed by Arvind Virmani (11), VK Paul (10), VK Saraswat (9), Ramesh Chand (6), and Vice Chairperson Suman Bery (5). NITI Aayog Members play an important role in assisting the Centre design policies and schemes. Prior to the reshuffle on April 4, Bery held a total of eight portfolios — Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Cabinet Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Ministry of Tourism, and Ministry of Culture. Now, Bery holds five portfolios, with MHA and personnel ministry transferred to Gauba, who has earlier served as Union Home Secretary between 2017 and 2019. The Cabinet Affairs portfolio was removed altogether, and MDoNER transferred to Saraswat. Bery, who signed off on the new allocations, also got the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance. Gauba, who has been India's longest serving Cabinet Secretary — for five years between August 2019 and 2024, the entirety of PM Modi's second term — received a total of nine allocations previously under Saraswat, the oldest NITI Aayog Member since 2015. These include ministries of defence, coal, power, new and renewable energy, petroleum and natural gas, railways, civil aviation, road transport and highways, and ports, shipping and waterways. The NITI Aayog did not respond to requests for comment. In addition to MDoNER transferred from Bery, Saraswat, former head of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), retained ministries of earth sciences, science and technology, communications, electronics and information technology, mines, and heavy industries. He has also been given previously unallocated departments of atomic energy and space. From Virmani — NITI's most recent Member before Gauba, appointed in 2022 — the ministries of external affairs and housing and urban affairs were reassigned to Gauba, who had earlier served as Union Housing Secretary. Despite the transfer, Virmani's portfolio expanded from nine to eleven, as he retained the Department of Commerce and the ministries of finance (excluding the Department of Economic Affairs), statistics and programme implementation, overseas Indian affairs, labour and employment, corporate affairs, and skill development and entrepreneurship. Virmani also gained the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the ministries of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), steel, and textiles — all previously under Saraswat. He earlier served as Chief Economic Advisor to the finance ministry (2007–2009) and after that as an Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), representing India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. Gauba was also transferred ministries of consumer affairs, food and public distribution, rural development, panchayati raj, and environment, forest and climate change from Chand, Member since 2015. Chand retained ministries of agriculture and farmers' welfare and food processing industries, and departments of chemicals and fertilizers. He also received charge of previously unallocated ministries of cooperation and animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries. Chand, previously Chairperson of the Institute of Economic Growth and Member of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, also lost ministries of jal shakti and youth affairs and sports to Paul, who retained all of his earlier allocations. These include the Department of Pharmaceuticals and ministries of health and family welfare, ayush, women and child development, education, social justice and empowerment, minority affairs, and tribal affairs. Paul, a renowned public health expert and former faculty at AIIMS, New Delhi, was appointed NITI Member in 2017. The Ministry of Law and Justice was also moved out of Chand's portfolio. As per the April 4 order, NITI Aayog's Law Vertical was reallocated to CEO BVR Subrahmanyam. The CEO retained authority over work relating to the State Support Mission and the Voluntary Action Cell, which deals with increasing engagement between civil society groups and the government. In addition, Subrahmanyam was also entrusted with key flagship initiatives, like the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), and work relating to the Governing Council Secretariat and Coordination. He was appointed CEO in February 2023. As per the April 4 order, NITI programme directors (PD) must first route Cabinet Notes to the concerned Member for inputs, then to the CEO, who forwards them to the Vice Chairperson for final approval. The last major reshuffling of portfolios happened in December 2022, soon after Virmani joined NITI Aayog as Member. Aggam Walia is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, reporting on power, renewables, and mining. His work unpacks intricate ties between corporations, government, and policy, often relying on documents sourced via the RTI Act. Off the beat, he enjoys running through Delhi's parks and forests, walking to places, and cooking pasta. ... Read More Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister's Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More
