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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar participates in meeting to review draft Arab guiding law for protection of IDPs
CAIRO: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministries of Justice and Interior, participated in the third meeting of the joint committee of experts and representatives from the Ministries of Justice, Interior, and other relevant bodies in Arab countries to review the draft Arab guiding law for the protection and assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Arab countries. The meeting began on Wednesday at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo. This two-day meeting is being held in implementation of the decision issued by the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice during its 40th regular session, held on Nov 28, 2024, which called for a final meeting of the joint committee of representatives from the Ministries of Justice, Interior, and relevant bodies in Arab countries to study the draft Arab guiding law for the protection and assistance of IDPs in Arab countries. During the meeting, the committee is expected to finalise its review of the articles of the draft law, which was originally proposed by the Ministry of Justice of Iraq, and for which the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice approved the formation of a joint committee to conduct the review.
Khaleej Times
18-02-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
'Not shaming': Ranking best, worst UAE govt departments aims at excellence, says top official
Ranking the best and worst government departments in the UAE is not about naming and shaming them, a top official has said. Rather, it is a 'long-standing commitment to progress' that motivates all emirates to strive for excellence. This philosophy has been a 'guiding principle' in the UAE's governance for over 20 years, explained Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs at the Prime Minister's Office. The UAE's Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid had on Sunday announced the results of the bureaucracy removal initiative, ranking the best and worst government departments across the country. The Ministries of Justice, Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Infrastructure were the top three; while Emirates Post, General Pension and Social Security Authority, and Ministry of Sports were ranked as the worst three entities in cutting down bureaucracy. Addressing the World Governments Summit that Dubai hosted recently, Al Hashimi said the system may come as news for some, but 'we have lived by this philosophy for over 20 years'. Drawing from historical practices, she highlighted how Sheikh Mohammed has championed quality awards since the 1990s, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement. "It's not about shaming them," she clarified. "It's about what more can be done.' As he announced the results, Sheikh Mohammed, who is also Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, had a word of advice for entities that came in the bottom three: 'The bad systems created by government bureaucracy over the years can be changed with bold and swift decisions in just a few days.' The UAE Vice-President has publicly announced performance reviews of government entities and called out those with poor performance several times. Al Hashimi elaborated how collaboration among government entities can be the key to progress, with top performers actively supporting those who are struggling. "They didn't bring in consultants; they shared their experiences and strategies," she noted. This collaborative spirit has resulted in remarkable transformations, with previously low-performing entities rising to the top in subsequent evaluations. She reaffirmed the government's commitment to pushing the agenda of excellence, stating: "Our people deserve it." As part of the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, ministries, and government entities were asked to work on cutting at least 2,000 government procedures and reducing the time required by 50 per cent. Al Hashimi discussed the initiative, particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. She noted that the crisis forced governments worldwide to reevaluate their processes and prioritize efficiency. "The idea of e-government and e-education was accelerated and put into practice," she remarked. The pandemic served as a pivotal moment, prompting the government to adopt a zero-bureaucracy approach to enhance responsiveness and effectiveness. "The call was clear: Relook at everything, don't take anything for granted," she said, emphasizing the need for a top-down approach to foster innovation. The UAE's commitment to digital transformation and service quality has been a national priority for decades, and now there is a push for "anticipatory needs-based governance," where services are provided proactively rather than reactively. Furthermore, Al Hashimi highlighted the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors. The first meeting after announcing the zero-government bureaucracy initiative involved the Chambers of Commerce, focusing on co-designing priority areas for improvement. "Thousands of meetings took place," she noted, highlighting the extensive engagement with the public to ensure that the reforms meet their needs.
