Riyadh, December 01, 2024 – The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has been honored as the Best Arab Ministry at the 2024 Arab Government Excellence Award ceremony, held recently at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo, Egypt. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the ministry’s exceptional contributions to advancing Saudi Arabia’s labor market and social development initiatives, aligning with the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030.
The Arab Government Excellence Award celebrates ministries that demonstrate excellence in administrative practices, innovation, and impactful governance. In a statement following the ceremony, HRSD emphasized that the award reflects the ministry’s continued commitment to achieving the strategic objectives outlined in Vision 2030. Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed Al-Rajhi, expressed his pride in the award, attributing it to the ministry’s tireless efforts to improve the Kingdom’s labor market environment. He credited the remarkable work of HRSD’s team, highlighting their dedication in advancing both the public and private sector labor markets through skilled national talent, effective leadership, and strategic partnerships. Furthermore, he underscored the ministry’s success in integrating digital technologies and adopting global best practices to enhance the ministry's efficiency and effectiveness.
Minister Al-Rajhi highlighted several milestones, including the ministry’s leading role in shaping policies that govern labor markets and workers across both public and private sectors. His remarks also emphasized the ministry’s contributions to social development initiatives, which complement the broader goals of Saudi Arabia’s national development plans. One of the key pillars of the ministry’s success is its focus on improving its organizational model to increase operational efficiency while effectively balancing workloads.
The ministry’s efforts have been recognized with numerous prestigious regional and international accolades, such as the King Abdulaziz Quality Award, the European Excellence Model, and, of course, the Arab Government Excellence Award. Looking ahead, Minister Al-Rajhi reaffirmed HRSD’s commitment to continuing its efforts to modernize the labor market by launching new programs that integrate economic growth with social development. This includes advancing Saudization strategies aimed at creating sustainable job opportunities for Saudi nationals.
As part of its vision for the future, the ministry has placed a strong emphasis on digital transformation. Al-Rajhi emphasized that the ministry has already implemented a comprehensive digital transformation program, automating processes and services to streamline operations. This initiative is backed by continuous performance assessments and improvements, ensuring that the services provided are efficient and aligned with the needs of the workforce. The ministry also launched the Business Intelligence Center, which leverages artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making and provide better support to beneficiaries. The “Mulhem” platform was created to foster innovation, governance, and the generation of creative ideas, positioning the ministry as a forward-thinking institution in both governance and service delivery.
HRSD has also hosted high-profile events such as the International Labor Market Conference, the Global CSR Forum, and the 2022 Conference on Innovation and the Future of Government Work, further showcasing its leadership in the region’s labor and social development sectors.
The Arab Government Excellence Award, which is the largest and most comprehensive initiative of its kind in the Arab world, was launched by the UAE government in collaboration with the League of Arab States. It aims to promote administrative development, institutional excellence, leadership, and the celebration of successful governmental practices across the region. In winning this award, HRSD has demonstrated its ability to meet several stringent criteria, including achieving high rankings in global indices related to women’s empowerment, regulatory compliance, and the digital transformation of public services.
Additionally, the ministry’s approach to policymaking, which is rooted in comprehensive analysis and global best practices, has solidified its innovative role in delivering services and developmental initiatives. HRSD’s performance, driven by a forward-looking vision and strategic execution, reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to shaping a prosperous future for its citizens in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.