Abu dhabi: In a renewed affirmation of the success of its development model built on proactiveness, flexibility, and future readiness, the UAE Government has further strengthened its standing among the world's most efficient and effective governments by securing its position among the top 10 globally in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI).
According to Emirates News Agency, this achievement reflects the vision of the UAE's leadership in building a future-focused government grounded in innovation, institutional efficiency, and adaptability to global transformations. It further reinforces the country's position as a global model for modern governance.
The UAE's advanced performance underscores the success of its governmental approach in transforming national ambitions into tangible global achievements. This is achieved through the development of an integrated government ecosystem that combines policy efficiency, economic attractiveness, quality of life, and investment in people. The approach aligns with the objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision and strengthens the country's global standing as a trusted partner and a global hub for shaping the future.
The Chandler Good Government Index is regarded as one of the world's most comprehensive benchmarks for assessing government effectiveness across 133 countries. The UAE's progress in this index highlights the success of the nation's governance model, which is based on proactiveness, speed in delivery, governmental agility, readiness to address changes, and the ability to create opportunities while achieving leading competitive results globally.
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, emphasized that under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE has redefined the concept of government work globally. The model is based on speed of achievement, efficiency of performance, and constant readiness and flexibility in decision-making and development.
Al Gergawi highlighted that the UAE leadership has built a government that not only manages the present but also shapes the future, develops opportunities, anticipates changes, and transforms global challenges into new pathways for growth and development. He noted that international indices reflect the UAE's position as one of the world's most efficient, agile, and effective governments.
The UAE achieved advanced results, ranking first regionally and across the Arab world in good governance. It topped several global indicators, including government innovation, strategic priority-setting capability, flexibility in implementing plans and strategies, and budget surplus indicators. The country also ranked second globally in government services satisfaction, adaptability, and employment indicators, showcasing its success in enhancing quality of life and improving government service efficiency.
The UAE ranked third globally in long-term vision and institutional coordination and coherence indicators, reflecting the success of its government model based on institutional integration and long-term strategic planning. This demonstrates its ability to develop flexible policies that keep pace with global changes and contribute to accelerating government achievement.