Egypt
In February 2018, within the sixth edition of the World Government Summit, and in the presence of His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, a strategic partnership agreement was signed in Government Modernization between the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The Strategic partnership aims to exchange governmental experiences between the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt and strengthen relations between the two countries through exchanging experiences in the areas of improving governance and performance and raising the efficiency of government services.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
5
22
545,404
283
28,724
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Egypt in Government Modernization
2018
Signing Date
2024
Completion Date
6
Duration
Serbia
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met with Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister of Serbia, in Dubai.
His Highness discussed with the Serbian Prime Minister ways to strengthen bilateral relationships in various fields of mutual interest. His Highness also witnessed the signing of an agreement between the UAE and Serbia to promote knowledge exchange and enhance capacity development and implementation of best practices in each other’s government sectors.
The agreement between UAE and Serbia follows a series of meetings, summits and visits that fostered knowledge exchange on enhancement of government performance and efficiency with a focus on 13 key pillars. The agreement signed on 12 May 2022 creates a framework for sharing expertise in the areas of Smart Gov. Services, Digital economy, Science and Innovation, Government Capacity-Building, Business Incubators, Creative Industries and Tourism, Education, Coding, AI and Metaverse, Media, Competitiveness, Expo 2020 and Gov. Accelerator.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
13
1
6,565
280
2,783
General Information
Strategic Cooperation between UAE & Serbia in Government Modernization
2022
Signing Date
2025
Completion Date
3
Duration
Uzbekistan
On March 26, 2019, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a fruitful meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Two weeks later, on April 10, UAE delegation visited the Uzbek capital of Tashkent in The visit culminated in the signing of a partnership agreement to modernize government work between the two countries on April 11. And in May 5 UAE welcomed high-level Uzbek delegation to translate this agreement into reality through launching many joint initiatives.
The Strategic Partnership in Government Experience Exchange aims to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences and knowledge in various fields, including smart government services, strategy and the national agenda, government accelerators, and many others.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
27
175
25,348,225
574
2,550,124
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Uzbekistan in Government Modernization
2019
Signing Date
2029
Completion Date
10
Duration
Rwanda
Ambassador Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda’s envoy to the United Arab Emirates, and Abdullah Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs of UAE, signed an MoU between the two countries on the sidelines of the World Government Summit 2023.
The cooperation focuses on empowering government agencies and human capabilities in Rwanda and enhancing the exchange of government expertise and knowledge between the two sides.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Rwanda in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Seychelles
The UAE Government has signed strategic partnerships with the government of Seychelles.
The signing aims to accelerate government modernisation efforts and foster a culture of innovation.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit Organisation, during the World Government Summit 2022 (WGS2022), signed the partnership agreement with Devika Vidot, Minister of Investment, Entrepreneurship & Industry, Seychelles.
The agreement will see the government benefit from the experience of the UAE in development and modernization, human capabilities and adopting best practices in government work. The MoU will focus on 9 key pillars, in the areas of Capacity Building, Government Accelerator, Government Services, Urban planning, Civil services, Government performance, Government competitiveness and finical Sector
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
9
4
2,225
49
305
General Information
Strategic Cooperation between UAE & Seychelles in Government Modernization
2022
Signing Date
2025
Completion Date
3
Duration
Jordan
In June 2018, during the visit of a delegation from the United Arab Emirates, headed by His Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, to Jordan, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two governments in the strategic partnership in developing government performance as well as forming a joint technical committee of the memorandum of understanding and ensuring its effective implementation, and to form working groups and experts, in support of various initiatives and joint projects.
The agreement between the two countries included various strategic initiatives and areas of cooperation that would enhance the partnership between the two governments, and contribute to modernizing government performance in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, thus contributing to the development of government performance and upgrading the governmental work system in the public sector.
The areas of cooperation include developing government services, smart services, government performance, innovation and excellence, building and developing leaders and capabilities of government officials and enhancing competencies, as well as transferring knowledge, and benefiting from mutual experiences in common areas of government work.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
9
18
2,519,761
436
242,062
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Jordan in Government Modernization
2018
Signing Date
2024
Completion Date
6
Duration
Senegal
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi, and Macky Sall President of Senegal, witnessed the signing of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding in February 2020 between the two countries. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences and knowledge in the areas of government services, government performance, government excellence, and digital transformation. Through the supervision of a joint committee.
The MoU between the UAE and the Government of Senegal related to government modernization and development was signed by Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Amadou Ba Minister of Foreign Affairs of Senegal.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
9
29
288,146
201
8,577
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Senegal in Government Modernization
2020
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
6
Duration
Greece
The Memorandum of understanding between the United Arab Emirates and the Hellenic Republic was signed during the UAE-Greece Strategic Cooperation Forum in July 2020.
The United Arab Emirates and the Hellenic Republic aim to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences and knowledge in the fields of artificial intelligence, government performance, and government accelerators, through the supervision of a joint committee.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
5
5
347
28
341
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Greece in Government Modernization
2020
Signing Date
2023
Completion Date
3
Duration
Guyana
The UAE Government has signed strategic partnerships with the government of Guyana, the signing aims to accelerate government modernization efforts and foster a culture of innovation.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit Organization, during the World Government Summit 2022 (WGS2022), signed the partnership agreement with Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Guyana.
The agreement will see the governments benefit from the experience of the UAE in development and modernization, human capabilities and adopting best practices in government work. The UAE government will also work together with each government in building government capacities, services, performance and excellence, civil service, competitiveness and statistics, accelerators, business incubators, programming, media, coding, and government innovation.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
8
1
289,226
185
4,367
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Guyana in Government Modernization
2022
Signing Date
2025
Completion Date
3
Duration
Colombia
The United Arab Emirates & Republic of Colombia bilateral agreement was signed in Feb 2019. The partnership between the two governments aims to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences and knowledge in the areas of capacity building in the leadership and services. Supervised by a joint committee from both countries.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
10
12
2,149
11
545
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Colombia in Government Modernization
2021
Signing Date
2024
Completion Date
3
Duration
Iraq
The government of the United Arab Emirates and the government of the Republic of Iraq launched a strategic partnership in government modernization and development in 2021, based on enhancing the exchange of knowledge, expertise and successful experiences between the two countries.
The strategic partnership agreement includes 11 workstreams, including government performance, government excellence, government services, government capacity building, civil service, competitiveness and statistics, government accelerators, business incubators, media, government innovation, and programming.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
12
60
9,613
48
1,104
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Iraq in Government Modernization
2021
Signing Date
2024
Completion Date
3
Duration
Costa Rica
The United Arab Emirates & Republic of Costa Rica bilateral agreement aims to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences and knowledge in the areas of capacity building through holding ministerial sessions, virtual workshops, and field visits. Through the supervision of a joint committee.
The MOU was signed in Feb 2019 where training, workshops, and programs were launched in various areas of cooperation.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
5
5
1,800
25
405
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Costa Rica in Government Modernization
2019
Signing Date
2022
Completion Date
3
Duration
Madagascar
The UAE Government has signed strategic partnerships with the government of Madagascar.
The signing aims to accelerate government modernization efforts and foster a culture of innovation.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit Organisation, during the World Government Summit 2024 (WGS2024), signed the partnership agreement with H.E. Rasata Rafaravavitafika, the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Government of Madagascar.
The agreement will see the government benefit from the experience of the UAE in development and modernization, human capabilities and adopting best practices in government work. The MoU will focus on 7 key pillars, in the areas of Coding, Capacity Building, Government Excellence, Government Services, Digitalization and Digital Transformation in Gov Services, Government Accelerators, and Artificial Intelligence
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
7
1,145
39
29
General Information
Strategic Cooperation between UAE & Seychelles in Government Modernization
2024
Signing Date
2027
Completion Date
3
Duration
Sudan
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Sudan launched a strategic partnership in government modernization in 2021. As part of their efforts to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences and knowledge in various fields including.
The signing of the Strategic partnership came as part of an official visit of a delegation from the UAE government to the Republic of Sudan, headed by Her Excellency Ohoud bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future to enhance the march of distinguished bilateral relations, and opportunities to expand the circle of cooperation and exchange of knowledge and expertise in the areas of government work, and witnessed the signing of the strategic partnership agreement in modernization. The government, through which the two sides will work to share experiences and knowledge to develop government work in various areas of cooperation.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
14
1,120
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Sudan in Government Modernization
2021
Signing Date
2024
Completion Date
3
Duration
Spain
The United Arab Emirates & Kingdom of Spain launched a strategic partnership which was signed in February 2022. in the presence of His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai and His Excellency Pedro Sánchez, The Prime Minister of Kingdom of Spain.
The partnership between the two governments aims to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences and knowledge in the areas of Management, Decision Making, Transparency, Women Empowerment, and Accountability Mechanisms. Supervised by a joint committee from both countries.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
4
1
157
9
64
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Spain in Government Modernization
2022
Signing Date
2025
Completion Date
3
Duration
Kyrgyzstan
The signing of a memorandum of cooperation in government modernization between the government of the UAE and the government of the Kyrgyz Republic, to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise and experiences, to improve performance and productivity, and achieve sustainable development in the government work system in Kyrgyzstan.
The areas of cooperation that come within the framework of the “Government Experience Exchange Program”, launched by the UAE government, include 13 vital work-streams, including “leadership and government capacity building, government accelerators, government services, economy, tourism, government quality, youth, agriculture, business incubators, National strategy, government performance, programming, policies and strategies.
The memorandum was signed by Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Akilbek Jabarov, Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
13
13
10,271
48
1,545
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Kyrgyzstan in Government Modernization
2021
Signing Date
2024
Completion Date
3
Duration
Maldives
The UAE Government signed strategic partnerships with the government of the Republic of Maldives, the signing aims to accelerate government modernization efforts and foster a culture of innovation.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, during the World Government Summit 2022 (WGS2022), signed the partnership agreement with Faisal Naseem, Vice President of the Republic of Maldives.
The agreement benefits governments from the experience of the UAE in development and modernization, human capabilities and adopting best practices in government work. The UAE government will also work together with each government in building government capacities, services, performance and excellence, civil service, competitiveness and statistics, accelerators, business incubators, programming, media, coding, and government innovation.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
9
3,550
23
270
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Maldives in Government Modernization
2022
Signing Date
2025
Completion Date
3
Duration
Barbados
The UAE Government has signed a bilateral cooperation with the government of Barbados.
The signing aims to accelerate government modernization efforts and foster a culture of innovation.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit Organisation, during the World Government Summit 2022 (WGS2022), signed the partnership agreement with Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
2
3
430
65
21
General Information
Bilateral cooperation between United Arab Emirates & Barbados in Government Modernization
2022
Signing Date
2025
Completion Date
3
Duration
Mongolia
The UAE Government has signed strategic partnerships with the government of Mongolia.
The signing aims to accelerate government modernization efforts and foster a culture of innovation.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit Organisation, during the World Government Summit 2024 (WGS2024), signed the partnership agreement with H.E. Uchral Nyam Osor, Mongolia's Minister of Digital Development and Communications.
The agreement will see the government benefit from the experience of the UAE in development and modernization, human capabilities and adopting best practices in government work. The MoU will focus on 5 key pillars, in the areas of Sustainable Development Goals, Government Performance, Government Services, Digitalization of Public Services, and Capacity Building
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
5
24
3
8
General Information
Strategic Cooperation between UAE & Seychelles in Government Modernization
2024
Signing Date
2027
Completion Date
3
Duration
Central African Republic
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai met with Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, on the sidelines of the pre-Summit day of the World Government Summit (WGS) 2023.
Sheikh Mohammed and the President of the Central African Republic witnessed the signing of a bilateral agreement focused on establishing collaboration to share expertise on government excellence. Through the agreement, the UAE seeks to share its experience in enhancing government operations and creating a model for raising government efficiency.
The agreement was signed by Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the WGS Organization; and Obed Namsio, Minister of State and Director of the Cabinet of the President of the Central African Republic.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Central African Republic in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Paraguay
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Mario Abdo Benítez, President of Paraguay, on the sidelines of the World Government Summit, and discussed bilateral ties between the two countries and ways to further boost cooperation in the next phase in the fields of economy, investment and trade to support their sustainable development goals. The meeting also highlighted the UAE and Paraguay’s shared desire to explore new partnership opportunities that will further strengthen bridges of cooperation, especially in the field of government development.
His Highness and Mario Abdo Benítez witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement that seeks to drive government modernization. The agreement aims to promote Paraguay’s government capabilities and empower its cadres across various government fields, drawing from the UAE's successful experience in government development.
The agreement focuses on exchanging knowledge, experiences, and best practices in government work, building capabilities of human cadres, boosting performance and evaluation systems, supporting various government development and innovation efforts, leading government excellence, finding effective proactive solutions to challenges, and developing various economic, technological, environmental, and social fields to enable future governments and improve the quality of life across communities.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation Between UAE & Paraguay in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Georgia
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Irakli Garibashvili Prime Minister of Georgia, witnessed the signing of an agreement between the two countries focused on establishing collaboration to share expertise in the field of government modernization as part of the Government Experience Exchange Programme. The agreement seeks to strengthen the capabilities of the government in Georgia and provide the latest tools to develop the skills of government employees.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Georgia in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Albania
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, met with Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, on the sidelines of the World Government Summit (WGS) 2023.
His Highness and the Prime Minister of Albania discussed bilateral ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation in various fields. The meeting also highlighted the UAE and Albania’s shared desire to boost the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field of government. Further, Sheikh Mohammed and Edi Rama witnessed the signing of the bilateral agreement focused on establishing collaboration to share expertise on government excellence as part of the Government Experience Exchange Programme (GEEP).
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
7
1,870
86
77
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Albania in Government Modernization, focusing on 7 pillars: Government Performance, Digital Transformation, Security, Innovation, Invesment, Civil Service, and Capacity Building
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Malta in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The United Arab Emirates Government signed strategic partnerships with the governments of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government. The signing aims to accelerate government modernization efforts and foster a culture of innovation.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, during the World Government Summit 2022, signed the partnership agreement with Masrour Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
6
958
62
120
General Information
Strategic Cooperation between UAE & Kurdistan in Government Modernization
2022
Signing Date
2025
Completion Date
3
Duration
Kazakhstan
UAE & Kazakhstan Strategic Partnership in Government Modernization
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Kazakhstan in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Turkmenistan
Within the framework of cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Turkmenistan on the government knowledge exchange program, His Excellency Muhammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, and His Excellency Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan and Minister of Foreign Affairs, signed a memorandum of understanding between the governments of the United Arab Emirates and Turkmenistan on Exchanging experiences in the field of developing and modernizing governments, on the sidelines of the World Government Summit, held in Dubai from 13-15 February 2023.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
2
8
2
4
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Turkmenistan in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Romania
The United Arab Emirates and Romania, represented by His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, and Minister Mircea Abrudean, Secretary General of the Government of Romania, signed a memorandum of understanding during the 10th edition of the World Government Summit. This agreement focuses on experience exchange cooperation in the field of government development and modernization, enhancing the efficiency of central public administration institutions through exchanging knowledge, experiences, and development models, and benefiting from the UAE's successful experience in government work.
The cooperation focuses on the workstreams of Digitalization and Digital Transformation in Government Services, Government Accelerators, Capacity Building, Sustainable Development Goals, Economy and Investment, Artificial Intelligence, Space, and Innovation.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
2,923
141
75
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Romania in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Zimbabwe
As part of the government knowledge exchange program partnerships, the governments of the United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe during the 10th edition of the World Government Summit, signed a bilateral cooperation agreement to exchange experiences in the field of developing government modernization, and improving governance and evaluation processes, and innovation programs, by benefiting from the experiences of the UAE in government work.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
9
560
33
160
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Zimbabwe in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
Ethiopia
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates and Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, witnessed the signing of various memoranda of understanding and agreements between several entities in the UAE and Ethiopia
Where the Memorandum of Understanding for Government Development and Modernisation Experience Exchange was signed by Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; and Alemtsehay Paulos, Ethiopian Minister of Cabinet Affairs.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
General Information
Bilateral Cooperation between UAE & Ethiopia in Government Modernization
2023
Signing Date
2026
Completion Date
3
Duration
The Republic Uganda
The partnership between the government of the UAE and the government of the Republic of Uganda, which focuses on exchanging experiences in the field of government development and modernization in a way that contributes to the development of government services, strengthening institutional capabilities and performance measurement systems in the government sector, and establishing an institutional framework to enhance and develop cooperation between the two countries and benefit from successful development models and exchange experiences. and successful practice.
The partnership was signed by His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit Foundation, and His Excellency General Odongo Jeji Abubakar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda as part of the activities of the World Government Summit 2024.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
3
512
58
15
General Information
Bilateral cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Uganda in government modernization
2024
Signing Date
2027
Completion Date
3
Duration
Azerbaijan
Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, received Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, who was heading the Emirati governmental delegation visiting the Azeri capital, Baku.
During the meeting, the two sides signed a cooperation agreement aimed at exchanging expertise in areas of government modernization between the UAE and Azerbaijan.
The bilateral cooperation agreement, promotes the exchange of government expertise, and focusses on eight pillars, which are government excellence, government services, government capacity building, competitiveness and statistics, policies and strategies, government performance, and government accelerators.
Workstreams
Numbers and stats
8
2,360
65
383
General Information
Strategic Cooperation between UAE & Azerbaijan in Government experience exchange