UAE and Bermuda Team Up to Improve Government Services

The governments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bermuda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share knowledge and experiences in developing and modernizing government models. This agreement was signed at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development.

Key Figures

Abdullah Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister for Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, and Chairman of the National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals, signed the MoU on behalf of the UAE. The Honorable Jason Hayward, Minister of Economy and Labour, signed for Bermuda.

Goals of the Agreement

The MoU aims to create a framework for sharing information on initiatives to enhance government services and policies. This includes sharing best practices in human capacity building to help public sector employees gain critical skills in areas such as technology and leadership.

Statements from Leaders

Lootah stated, “The UAE government has developed a leading model for developing human capacity and stimulating innovation within the public sector, which has led to better policies, smarter services, and tangible benefits for our society and economy.”

Minister Hayward added, “Bermuda’s participation in the Government Experience Exchange Programme highlights the robust and deepening friendship between Bermuda and the UAE.”

UN HLPF on Sustainable Development

The UN HLPF on Sustainable Development is organized by the UN Economic and Social Affairs Department at its headquarters in New York and runs until 17 July. The UAE delegation is participating in several bilateral meetings to support progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in line with the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.