The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) affirmed on Monday Kuwait's steadfast commitment and unwavering belief in the importance of excellence as a key driver for enhancing government performance, improving public sector efficiency, and embedding quality standards across all government entities.

The announcement came as Kuwait, represented by the CSB, hosted the introductory workshop for the Arab Government Excellence Award—an initiative jointly launched by the Arab League and the UAE government, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.

Key Highlights from the Event:

Kuwait’s Strategic Participation

• Mohammed Al-Ahmad, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative Development at the CSB, told KUNA that Kuwait’s hosting of the workshop marks the launch of the award’s fourth cycle.

• The award aims to promote excellence and leadership in Arab government work, honoring outstanding institutional and individual practices.

• Al-Ahmad emphasized that Kuwait’s participation reflects its ambition to achieve qualitative leaps in institutional performance, directly improving quality of life and citizen services while building future-ready capabilities.

Arab-Wide Excellence Framework

• Fahad Al-Suwaidi, Advisor to the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program, stated that the award is open to all Arab nations, with goals to:

  • Spread a culture of institutional excellence as a leading approach.

  • Foster positive leadership mindsets for adopting best practices.

  • Enhance public sector performance through continuous development.

  • Create an Arab platform for sharing successful government experiences.

• The award’s vision focuses on Arab governments, facilitating knowledge exchange to boost societal welfare and global competitiveness.

GCC’s Leading Role in Excellence

• Al-Suwaidi noted that GCC countries are among the most active participants, with highly distinguished projects at the Arab level.

• The award seeks to:

  • Showcase and honor exceptional government practices.

  • Celebrate outstanding efforts through a grand ceremony at the Arab League.

  • Elevate government performance, life quality, and Arab nations’ global competitiveness.

Kuwait’s Roadmap for Excellence

• The CSB reiterated that Kuwait’s engagement aligns with its national development goals, leveraging the award to:

  • Benchmark against regional best practices.

  • Enhance institutional agility to meet future challenges.

  • Drive innovation in public service delivery.

Context:

• The Arab Government Excellence Award is a flagship initiative to transform Arab public sectors, with Kuwait playing a pivotal role in its expansion.

• Business France and Kuwaiti stakeholders are collaborating to turn dialogues into actionable partnerships, particularly in healthcare, energy transition, and smart infrastructure.