Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala al-Saeed has been named the best minister in the Arab world. The Arab Government Excellence Award aims to recognize leading Arab ministers and ministries for their outstanding work in advancing governance and administrative practice in the region. The Arab Government Excellence Award is divided into 15 categories, divided further into two main categories: individuals and institutions. The individual awards include the categories of the best Arab minister, the best Arab governor, the best general director of an Arab body and institution, the best municipality director in Arab cities. The prizes that Egypt won included the best Arab minister, the Benban Solar Energy Project, the best Arab Governor award for Adel Ghadhban, Governor of Port Said, and the best Arab government employee in Noha Ahmed al-Sayed.

Source: Egypt Independent November 28, 2020 15:45 UTC