emirates7 - During a recent meeting of the Zero Government Bureaucracy (ZGB) Programme, hosted by the Ministry of Interior in partnership with the Prime Minister's Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, officials emphasized the need for increased participation from government employees and teams in the 'Zero Bureaucracy Award.'
Launched under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the award recognizes entities that streamline government processes, reduce regulatory burdens, and conserve financial resources, in line with the UAE’s vision for progressive, people-focused governance.
Senior officials present at the meeting included Major General Salem Ali Mubarak Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Support Services at the Ministry of Interior; Mohammed bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services for the UAE Government; Major General Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Commander-in-Chief of Umm Al Qaiwain Police; Major General Mohammed Ahmed bin Ghanim Al Kaabi, Commander-in-Chief of Fujairah Police; Brigadier General Nasser Khadem Al Kaabi, Director General of Happiness at the Ministry of Interior; and representatives from various federal and local government entities.
Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs, discussed the broad scope of the ‘Zero Bureaucracy Award,’ which involves 30 federal agencies and 600 teams, with total prize money of AED 7 million. She urged for active participation to achieve meaningful, lasting results that align with the UAE's ambitious governance goals.
Bin Taliah reiterated the importance of simplifying redundant administrative processes and service delivery procedures, a key aspect of the UAE leadership’s vision for world-class government operations. He also highlighted the role of the ZGB Programme, led by the Emirates Programme for Excellence in Government Services, in fostering collaboration across government entities to achieve this goal.
The 'Zero Bureaucracy Award' has seven categories that focus on reducing bureaucratic barriers. These include ‘Zero Bureaucracy Champions,’ which rewards measurable reductions in bureaucracy; ‘Social Impact,’ which acknowledges improvements in quality of life through the reduction of administrative burdens; and ‘Economic Impact,’ which celebrates the removal of obstacles that lead to economic benefits.
Additional categories such as ‘Community Engagement’ recognize initiatives that build public trust, while ‘Government Partnership’ honors successful public-private collaborations. ‘Innovation in Eliminating Bureaucracy’ and ‘Humanitarian Impact’ recognize creativity and empathy in tackling unique governance challenges.
The award evaluation process is based on three criteria: impact, objectives, and enablers. Impact measures the positive outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the private sector; objectives evaluate alignment with the ZGB Programme's goals; and enablers assess operational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and innovation.
The evaluation consists of three stages: qualification at the category level, where initiatives are evaluated for their effectiveness; shortlisting at the federal government level; and final selection of winners, who are recognized for their outstanding contributions.
Launched under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the award recognizes entities that streamline government processes, reduce regulatory burdens, and conserve financial resources, in line with the UAE’s vision for progressive, people-focused governance.
Senior officials present at the meeting included Major General Salem Ali Mubarak Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Support Services at the Ministry of Interior; Mohammed bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services for the UAE Government; Major General Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Commander-in-Chief of Umm Al Qaiwain Police; Major General Mohammed Ahmed bin Ghanim Al Kaabi, Commander-in-Chief of Fujairah Police; Brigadier General Nasser Khadem Al Kaabi, Director General of Happiness at the Ministry of Interior; and representatives from various federal and local government entities.
Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs, discussed the broad scope of the ‘Zero Bureaucracy Award,’ which involves 30 federal agencies and 600 teams, with total prize money of AED 7 million. She urged for active participation to achieve meaningful, lasting results that align with the UAE's ambitious governance goals.
Bin Taliah reiterated the importance of simplifying redundant administrative processes and service delivery procedures, a key aspect of the UAE leadership’s vision for world-class government operations. He also highlighted the role of the ZGB Programme, led by the Emirates Programme for Excellence in Government Services, in fostering collaboration across government entities to achieve this goal.
The 'Zero Bureaucracy Award' has seven categories that focus on reducing bureaucratic barriers. These include ‘Zero Bureaucracy Champions,’ which rewards measurable reductions in bureaucracy; ‘Social Impact,’ which acknowledges improvements in quality of life through the reduction of administrative burdens; and ‘Economic Impact,’ which celebrates the removal of obstacles that lead to economic benefits.
Additional categories such as ‘Community Engagement’ recognize initiatives that build public trust, while ‘Government Partnership’ honors successful public-private collaborations. ‘Innovation in Eliminating Bureaucracy’ and ‘Humanitarian Impact’ recognize creativity and empathy in tackling unique governance challenges.
The award evaluation process is based on three criteria: impact, objectives, and enablers. Impact measures the positive outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the private sector; objectives evaluate alignment with the ZGB Programme's goals; and enablers assess operational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and innovation.
The evaluation consists of three stages: qualification at the category level, where initiatives are evaluated for their effectiveness; shortlisting at the federal government level; and final selection of winners, who are recognized for their outstanding contributions.