Dubai: The World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, in collaboration with PwC Middle East, has launched the third edition of the Global Ministers Survey and the ninth edition of the Best Minister Award. The Summit also introduced the inaugural Most Reformed Government Global Award, in partnership with EY.
According to Emirates News Agency, these initiatives are central to the Summit's mission of shaping future governments by celebrating exceptional public sector leadership that introduced innovative solutions to current challenges, fostering community sustainability. The presence of Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organisation, underscored the importance of these initiatives as Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future and Vice Chair of the World Governments Summit Organisation, signed a cooperation agreement with Hani Ashkar, Senior Partner at PwC Middle East, to launch the ninth edition of the Best Minister Award.
Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi also signed a cooperation agreement with Firas Qoussous, EY Partner - Client and Industries, to launch the inaugural Most Reformed Government Global Award. Additionally, Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications and Vice-Chair of the World Governments Summit Organisation, signed a second cooperation agreement with Hani Ashkar of PwC to launch the third edition of the Global Ministers Survey.
The Most Reformed Government Global Award aims to recognize governments that have successfully implemented critical, measurable reforms across their structures, processes, and policies. These transformations must contribute to delivering tangible economic value, establishing transparency, and building citizen trust. The award champions governance excellence, transparency, and quality service delivery that lead to enhanced efficiency and accountability. It celebrates transformative, scalable innovations that are evidence-based and data-driven, achieving a measurable public value.
The Global Ministers Survey is designed to capture the insights of ministers worldwide on the most pressing global issues and aims to enhance international collaboration by fostering dialogue among ministers, enabling them to discuss global developments and work together on more effective solutions to global challenges. The survey's findings play a key role in identifying development priorities, in turn helping to shape public policy.
The Best Minister Award celebrates the remarkable achievements of ministers who excelled in navigating challenges by adopting digital solutions and advanced technology to introduce outstanding government services and national strategies that anticipate future challenges. The award underscores a commitment to good governance and transparency.
Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi emphasized the importance of these initiatives in building enduring bridges of cooperation between governments and encouraging institutional excellence, which leads to better future readiness and supports comprehensive development that meets people's aspirations while keeping pace with global shifts. Omar Sultan Al Olama highlighted the Global Ministers Survey's role in facilitating the global exchange of expertise, helping to forge practical, sustainable solutions to shared global challenges.
Hani Ashkar of PwC Middle East praised the World Governments Summit as a vital platform for shaping the future of public institutions and fostering collaboration between governments and the private sector. Firas Qoussous of EY emphasized the importance of transformation as the cornerstone of progress and celebrated the Most Reformed Government Global Award's role in honoring visionaries who implement impactful reforms.
These initiatives represent a collective commitment to strengthening institutions, enabling innovation, and advancing long-term progress across the region, ultimately enhancing public service delivery and creating meaningful value for citizens.