The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won six prizes during the first edition of the Arab Government Excellence Award, which is organized by the UAE, and aims to contribute to developing the governmental work system in Arab countries, establish an advanced platform for exchanging ideas and experience and celebrate the distinguished Arab examples and experience in the field of governmental work. The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Saudi Ministry of Commerce won the Best Arab Ministry Award, while the Food and Drug Authority in Saudi Arabia won the award for Best Arab Government Entity. Also, Furijat KSA won the best Arab government initiative, while "Sakani", a government app to facilitate real estate finance and Saudi "Start up Your Company" app won the award for best Arab govt applications. Remarkably, the Best General Manager of an Arab entity went to Eng. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Mowkley, CEO of the National Water Company in Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Mohammed congratulated the Saudi leadership, noting that Vision 2030, led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has made unprecedented governmental accomplishments. "I congratulate King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman for the Ministry of Commerce being chosen as the best Ministry in the Arab world. The Saudi Ministry of Commerce was selected as the best Ministry from among more than 5,000 Arab government entities," he noted. After launching the first edition, a large number of introductory seminars were organized in the Arab countries, amounting to about 50 introductory seminars, during which 1000 employees and officials belonging to more than 100 government agencies were trained. The award seeks to promote administrative development and spread the culture of institutional excellence, thus achieving national goals and strategies and boosting performance excellence by celebrating leading Arab achievement.