Sharjah Award Introduces Public Finance Program to Kuwait
A virtual seminar with Kuwait's Civil Service Bureau presented the fourth edition of the Sharjah Award in Public Finance to government bodies.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Financial Planning
The Sharjah Award in Public Finance held a virtual introductory seminar with the Civil Service Bureau of the State of Kuwait, introducing the fourth edition of the Award to relevant Kuwaiti government entities. The Arab Administrative Development Organisation also participated.
Why it matters
The seminar was intended to broaden avenues of participation and support the promotion of public financial management across the Arab world. Organisers said they look forward to active participation from Kuwaiti entities and institutions.
The Award's fourth edition was introduced to Kuwaiti government bodies, but the source gives no participant counts or deadlines. Participation figures for Kuwaiti entities remain unannounced.
The players
Sheikh Rashid bin Saqr Al Qasimi
Sheikh Rashid bin Saqr Al Qasimi is Director of the Sharjah Finance Department and Secretary-General of the Sharjah Award for Public Finance, overseeing the Award's administration.
Dr Nasser Al Hatlan Al Qahtani
Dr Nasser Al Hatlan Al Qahtani is Director-General of the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), a regional body focused on administrative development across Arab states.
The details
The virtual seminar presented the Award's aims, categories, participant types, assessment criteria, and submission requirements. It also explained how entities prepare entry dossiers and choose a category, and allowed attendees to put questions to the award panel.
Timeline
The seminar was reported on November 5, 2026.
Roadmap
The seminar extends the Sharjah Award in Public Finance's outreach to government bodies beyond the UAE, following the pattern of regional cooperation seen in the Award's earlier editions. It positions public financial management as a shared regional priority across the Arab world.
Government employees and agencies in Kuwait gain a clearer path to entering the Award's fourth edition. Public finance professionals across the region can follow the program's criteria as a reference for improving financial management practices.
The takeaway
Public financial management is becoming a shared regional priority, and programs that recognize excellence can help government bodies strengthen accountability. Agencies interested in such recognition should review the Award's criteria early.
Further reading
Explore more on Financial Planning for context on public finance management.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Middle East Star.
