H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah and Chairman of the Executive Council, witnessed the launch of a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Executive Council of Ras Al Khaimah, aimed at strengthening cooperation between federal and local government entities and advancing government development and institutional performance across the UAE.
Launched during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, the partnership brings together the two entities to exchange government expertise and successful experiences, coordinate efforts in government development and excellence, and improve institutional efficiency. It also supports ongoing efforts to develop a more flexible government system capable of responding to future changes.
Mohammed bin Saud: People Remain at the Heart of Government Development
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi affirmed that the partnership between the UAE Government and the Government of Ras Al Khaimah translates the wise leadership’s directives into developing a system of government services that is more efficient, flexible, and proactive.
His Highness said that the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, continues to develop its government system, simplify procedures, and accelerate their completion, placing people at the heart of its development efforts in a way that positively impacts the community’s quality of life and meets its needs and aspirations.
His Highness noted that the partnership represents an important step toward expanding cooperation and exchanging expertise and successful experiences between the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and the federal government. He added that this would contribute to improving performance efficiency, developing working mechanisms, and strengthening the ability of government entities to keep pace with changes and respond to future requirements.
These efforts reflect Ras Al Khaimah’s continued focus on improving government services and procedures while drawing on cooperation with federal entities to enhance efficiency and service quality.
Memorandum of Understanding Signed to Expand Federal and Local Cooperation
The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed in the presence of H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs.
The agreement was signed by Mohammed bin Taliah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Government Knowledge Exchange, and Khalid Rashid Zahrou Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of Ras Al Khaimah.
The memorandum establishes a framework for closer cooperation in government development and institutional excellence, with an emphasis on sharing knowledge, exchanging successful experiences, and applying effective administrative practices.
Through this cooperation, the two entities seek to strengthen institutional integration, improve working mechanisms, and coordinate their efforts in areas of shared government development.
Al Gergawi: Government Integration Supports the UAE’s Ambition to Develop the World’s Best Government
H.E. Mohammed Al Gergawi affirmed that the partnership with the Government of Ras Al Khaimah embodies the wise leadership’s directives to consolidate integration between federal and local entities and unify capabilities and expertise to accelerate government development and enhance its competitiveness and leadership. He said this supports the establishment of an integrated government model that anticipates the future and fulfills the UAE’s aspirations to develop the best government in the world.
His Excellency said that launching the partnership through the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 reflects the essence of the meetings’ national mission and objectives, as a unifying platform and a stimulating environment for exchanging expertise, integrating efforts, and aligning visions among government entities at the federal and local levels. He added that this contributes to accelerating development and advancing the government work system across the country.
The partnership places particular emphasis on bringing together expertise and capabilities across different levels of government, supporting the development of institutional performance and closer coordination between federal and local entities.
UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 Bring Federal and Local Efforts Together
The launch of the partnership during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 reflects the role of the annual gathering in bringing federal and local government entities together to exchange expertise, align priorities, and strengthen cooperation.
The meetings provide a common platform for government entities to share successful experiences and coordinate their efforts in developing the UAE’s government work system.
Within this framework, cooperation between the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Executive Council of Ras Al Khaimah focuses on strengthening institutional coordination and drawing on the knowledge and experience available at both the federal and local levels.
The partnership also reflects the shared commitment to improving government performance through closer cooperation and the exchange of established practices in government administration and institutional development.
Strategic Partnership to Advance Government Integration and Institutional Development
The partnership between the UAE Government and the Government of Ras Al Khaimah provides a framework for strengthening institutional cooperation and expanding areas of joint work through the exchange of expertise and successful experiences, as well as the application of best practices in government administration, modernization, and institutional excellence.
The partnership reflects the wise leadership’s directives to consolidate integration between federal and local government levels, unify efforts, and bring together expertise and capabilities. These efforts aim to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of government performance, support the continued development of the government of the future, and reinforce the UAE’s position and leadership in advancing government work.
