KUWAIT CITY, June 16: Kuwait reaffirmed its strong commitment to promoting excellence in government performance and enhancing public service efficiency during the opening of the introductory workshop for the fourth edition of the Arab Government Excellence Award, held Monday.

Speaking to KUNA, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative Development at the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Mohammad Al-Ahmad emphasized Kuwait's dedication to adopting excellence as a key tool for institutional development, improving service delivery, and embedding quality standards across government agencies.

The workshop marked the launch of the latest edition of the Arab Government Excellence Award — a collaborative initiative between the Arab League and the United Arab Emirates government — held under the patronage of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

“The award is designed to inspire excellence and leadership in government work across the Arab world by recognizing outstanding institutional and individual achievements,” said Al-Ahmad. “Kuwait, through its participation, aims to make significant strides in institutional performance, which will enhance the quality of services provided to citizens and support institutions in addressing future challenges.”

Also speaking at the event, Advisor to the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program, Fahad Al-Suwaidi, noted that the award is open to all Arab countries. He highlighted its mission to foster a culture of institutional excellence, promote visionary leadership, and encourage the adoption of excellence in public administration.

“The award not only aims to improve performance and ensure continuous development in Arab government institutions, but also serves as a regional platform for sharing best practices and successful government experiences,” Al-Suwaidi explained.

He added that the vision of the award centers on supporting Arab governments in their pursuit of excellence and international competitiveness through collaboration and knowledge exchange. The goal, he said, is to ultimately serve societies more effectively.

Al-Suwaidi further stated that the program seeks to expand participation across the Arab region, with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries often presenting some of the most distinguished projects. He stressed that the award’s recognition of excellence underscores the importance of innovation and quality in public service.

Winners will be honored in a major ceremony held at the League of Arab States headquarters, celebrating achievements in improving government performance, raising the standard of living, and strengthening the global competitiveness of Arab nations.