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The Middle East AI-Government and Cities Excellence Award stands as one of the most prestigious platforms recognizing transformative leadership, pioneering projects, and innovative institutions that have shaped the region’s journey from e-Government foundations to the beginning of AI-driven governance. This landmark 30th awards event marks a historic celebration of excellence, progress, and vision honoring those who have embraced digital transformation and have also pioneered the path toward intelligent, citizen-centric governments and smart, sustainable cities.

Since its inception, the awards have served as a regional benchmark, acknowledging institutions and leaders who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in digital infrastructure development, governance modernization, and organizational re-engineering through advanced technologies. Over the past 30 years, the ceremony has paid tribute to pioneers who transformed government services, empowered digital societies, and established strong foundations for AI governance across the Middle East.

This year’s celebration The Digital Celebration: From E-Government to AI-Government reflects a new era where artificial intelligence is a present-day force shaping policies, services, and decision-making processes. The award recognizes governments and organizations that have leveraged AI to enhance transparency, efficiency, security, and citizen engagement, setting new global standards in governance innovation.

More than an award, this platform has become a dynamic arena for knowledge exchange, advancing collaboration between policymakers, technology providers, and institutional leaders. It continues to inspire both public and private sector organizations to embrace transformation, invest in future-ready strategies, and align with global competitiveness.

• Promote a culture of excellence and adopt the latest innovative technologies.
• Promote a competitive environment that supports smart projects and cities.
• Enhance regional knowledge sharing across smart sectors.
• Implement advanced electronic strategies on a large scale.
• Standardize and adopt regional and international digital policies.
• Recognize exceptional ICT achievements.
• Support smart service adoption and expand e-transaction gateways.
• Improve the quality and accessibility of e-services.
• Enhance government efficiency through advanced information systems.
• Ensure the timely flow of accurate data to stakeholders.
• Establish centralized, accessible information resources.
• Strengthen secure and efficient e-payment systems.