UAE Moves Toward an Uncomplicated Government: Launching the Second Phase of the Bureacracy Zero Program
June 17, 2025, 9:39 am

UAE Moves Toward an Uncomplicated Government: Launching the Second Phase of the Bureacracy Zero Program

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The government of the United Arab Emirates announced today the launch of the second phase of its ambitious “Bureaucracy Zero” program, aiming to transform government services into a simpler, faster, and more efficient model—positively reflecting on the lives of both citizens and residents.

In the first phase, remarkable results were achieved, with over 70% reduction in the time required to deliver services and the elimination of more than 4,000 unnecessary procedures. This contributed to saving over 12 million work hours in transit and waiting times for citizens and customers.

Decision-makers expressed their gratitude to over 30 government entities and 690 teams that participated in this historic achievement. They emphasized that this success is just the beginning, and the second phase will continue to work on further simplifying and reducing procedures, especially within the framework of digital transformation. The goal is to establish a government free of bureaucracy, with services delivered without delays, and outcomes that make a real difference in individuals’ lives.

It is hoped that this step will strengthen the UAE’s journey toward intelligent transformation, serving as a global model of efficient government services—ensuring sustainable economic growth and societal well-being. The clear objective remains: a government without complications and services without waiting.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”