In a significant stride towards digital transformation, the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Authority for Human Resources have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the systems for planning resources within the federal government. This initiative involves the transition to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, a cloud computing system that is expected to elevate the operational efficiency of governmental processes in line with global best practices in digital technology and artificial intelligence.
Signing Ceremony Highlights
The agreement was formalised in Abu Dhabi, with key figures in attendance including Younis Haji Al Khouri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Faisal bin Batty Al Mehiri, Director General of the Federal Authority for Human Resources; Mariam Mohammed Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Government Financial Management at the Ministry of Finance; and Simon Khaled, Vice President for the Public Sector and Executive Director for the UAE at Oracle.
A New Era in Digital Transformation
Younis Haji Al Khouri remarked, “The launch of this strategic project marks a pivotal station in the comprehensive digital transformation journey and the development of the financial and administrative work system of the federal government. Through our partnership with the Federal Authority for Human Resources and Oracle, we aim to upgrade the federal government’s resource planning system to the advanced cloud applications provided by Oracle. This will establish a modern digital environment that enhances automation levels, improves data quality, and ensures the speed and accuracy of procedures, thereby supporting strategic decision-making and establishing a new methodology in managing the financial and administrative ecosystem in line with best technical practices and artificial intelligence.”
Transforming Human Resource Management
Faisal bin Batty Al Mehiri emphasised that the digital transformation project of the federal government’s resource planning systems, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Oracle, signifies a strategic milestone in the evolution of government work. He noted that the shift to Oracle Fusion Cloud systems would significantly enhance the management of human resources and governmental resources, utilising the latest digital technologies to boost efficiency and streamline operations.
Goals and Objectives
The project seeks to elevate the digital transformation of human resource systems, enhance data quality, and optimise the use of cloud technology and artificial intelligence solutions. This approach aligns with the UAE government’s vision to build a more agile and efficient governmental framework, prepared to meet future challenges.
Strengthening Public Financial Management
Mariam Mohammed Al Amiri shared, “Transitioning to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications is a crucial step towards enhancing the efficiency of public financial management within the federal government. It aims to create a fully integrated digital system that automates financial procedures and improves the accuracy of financial planning and execution. Through this transformation, we seek to reinforce governance frameworks and transparency by providing accurate and timely data, facilitating quicker transactions, and optimising the use of resources. This reinforces our continuous commitment to applying the best technical practices and innovative solutions that uplift the financial performance of relevant federal entities, ensuring the sustainability and robustness of the governmental financial system.”
Enhancing Government Operations
Simon Khaled commented, “The UAE is a leader in its ambitious journey towards a digital government. Our collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Authority for Human Resources supports this vision by unifying financial and human resource operations on Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, laying a unified foundation for more interconnected and responsive federal government processes. The integrated artificial intelligence capabilities are crucial for streamlining daily operations, providing timely insights, and allowing focus on strategic priorities. This transformation will enhance the ministry and the Authority’s capacity to support the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Vision 2031.”
Towards a Modernised Public Sector
The new digital initiative aims to modernise and enhance the institutional work ecosystem by achieving effective integration between financial systems and human resource systems. It is designed to improve automation levels, data quality, and procedural speed and accuracy, thereby supporting strategic decision-making. Furthermore, it promotes the simplification and standardisation of procedures across federal governmental entities, solidifying the frameworks for financial and administrative governance.
This initiative is part of the ongoing collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Authority for Human Resources to adopt the latest digital solutions and leverage future technologies to streamline government services and operations, aiming for the highest levels of operational efficiency and sustainability. Ultimately, this agreement paves the way for a more integrated and flexible digital environment capable of meeting future demands and enhancing the quality of services provided to the public and institutions.