Strategic Partnership Between UAE, Sudan in Government Modernization

Hamdok during his participation in the bilateral meetings between the UAE and Sudan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Hamdok during his participation in the bilateral meetings between the UAE and Sudan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Strategic Partnership Between UAE, Sudan in Government Modernization

Hamdok during his participation in the bilateral meetings between the UAE and Sudan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Hamdok during his participation in the bilateral meetings between the UAE and Sudan (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The UAE and Sudan have launched a strategic partnership in government modernization, as part of their efforts to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise and knowledge in various fields.

Sudanese Prime Minister of Abdalla Hamdok participated in bilateral meetings held during the UAE delegation’s visit to Sudan.

Hamdok highlighted the long-lasting relation between the two countries and extended his appreciation to the UAE government for supporting Khartoum and contributing to its full return to the international community.

The UAE delegation, headed by Minister of State for Government Development and the Future Ohood Al Roumi, discussed with Sudanese Minister of Cabinet Affairs Eng. Khaled Omar Youssef the means to enhance bilateral relations, and opportunities to expand cooperation and exchange knowledge and expertise in the various sectors of government work.

The Sudanese PM said the relation between the UAE and Sudan is witnessing a great development at all levels.

“We aim to establish a strategic relationship based on cooperation between the two countries for the benefit of both nations,” he added.

Hamdok hailed the UAE's experience, adding that the bilateral agreement contributes to putting a program that assists the government in tackling the civil service – one of the biggest challenges of the transitional phase in Sudan.

“The new partnership with the Government of Sudan reflects the strong relations between our nations, embodies our keenness to reach advanced stages of cooperation, and aims to exchange best experiences and practices”, Roumi said.

For his part, Yousef noted that Sudan is witnessing a new era of development through establishing new partnerships globally, and extending the scope of existing relationships regionally, especially with the UAE.

He praised the strategic partnership signed between the UAE and the Sudanese government as a result of mutual work.

In the same context, Sudanese Minister of Labor and Administrative Reform Tayseer Al Noorani stressed that her country is keen to benefit from all experiences in the field of government modernization.

Noorani stressed that the partnership represents an important step in enhancing cooperation between the two countries, expressing hope to develop more agreements, programs, and plans.



UN Secretary General Visits Saudi Digital Government Authority's Innovation Hub in Riyadh

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with officials at the Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with officials at the Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
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UN Secretary General Visits Saudi Digital Government Authority's Innovation Hub in Riyadh

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with officials at the Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with officials at the Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and his accompanying delegation visited on Friday Saudi Arabia’s Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh.

He met with DGA Governor Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan. Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil was also present during the visit.

The officials discussed issues of mutual interest, including digital government development, support for innovation, and the enhancement of sustainable digital transformation ecosystems. They reviewed the Kingdom's efforts in digital enablement to support the Sustainable Development Goals and improve government sector efficiency.

The meeting addressed avenues for cooperation between the DGA and UN organizations, particularly in knowledge exchange, the development of digital standards, the enablement of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, the enhancement of digital capabilities, and the building of partnerships to improve the quality of digital services internationally.

Guterres was briefed on the DGA Innovation Hub, which houses a range of specialized laboratories and facilities, such as the Digital Inclusion Lab, Service Design Lab, Learning Experience Lab, and AI and Emerging Technologies Lab, along with other resources supporting innovation and the development of government digital solutions.

The DGA team presented an overview of the Kingdom's digital government strategy and progress in UN e-government development indicators, reflecting the maturity of the national digital experience and the advancement of the Kingdom's digital infrastructure.

Guterres commended the Kingdom's qualitative progress in digital government, stressing that the level achieved represents a leading international model and reflects a clear commitment to developing innovative and effective government services.

He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation to support initiatives that foster an advanced digital future in service of global development.


Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Kenya on Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Kenya on Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to Kenya’s President Dr. William Samoei Ruto on his country's Independence Day.

King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Kenya steady progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent the Kenyan leader a similar cable on the occasion.


New Saudi Humanitarian Aid Crosses Rafah Crossing En Route to Gaza

The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents. SPA
The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents. SPA
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New Saudi Humanitarian Aid Crosses Rafah Crossing En Route to Gaza

The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents. SPA
The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents. SPA

A new shipment of Saudi humanitarian aid, provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), crossed the Rafah border crossing on Thursday.

The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents in preparation for delivery to those affected in the Gaza Strip, as part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the enclave.

The relief supplies come as an extension of the humanitarian efforts delivered by the Kingdom through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza, who are facing humanitarian conditions that threaten children and women amid cold weather and difficult living conditions.