Sharjah Award for Public Finance Forum concludes meetings in Tunisia

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Government financial systems, digital transformation strategies, and public spending efficiency took center stage as the Fourth Arab Financial Forum of the Sharjah Award for Public Finance concluded its meetings in the Republic of Tunisia. Held under the title Financial Resilience and Sustainability: Designing Adaptable Budgets and Maximizing Value for Money, the two-day gathering brought together senior officials, experts, and public finance specialists from several Arab nations to address economic volatility.

The event was organized jointly by the Arab Organization for Administrative Development, which operates under the Arab League, and the Government of Sharjah. Sharjah24 noted that proceedings ran from October 6 to October 7, 2026, providing a specialized regional platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange on the future of public governance.

Digital Transformation and Governance in Public Services

The second day of the forum focused heavily on the growing role of modern financial systems in elevating government efficiency and extracting maximum returns from public resources. Discussions tackled how to transition from simple technology expenditures to rigorous measurement of value and impact.

Shalhoub emphasized that digital transformation must serve as a concrete instrument for public sector value rather than a mere technical investment. Sharjah24 reported that the workshop concentrated on linking technological budgets directly to tangible administrative outcomes and long-term results.

Workshops Explore Digital Financial Systems and Tunisian Public Finance

The sessions continued with a workshop exploring digital financial systems and their capacity to enhance resource utilization.

In addition to technological workshops, the forum reviewed the Tunisian experience in public finance management. This presentation formed part of a broader mandate to share cross-border administrative strategies and sustainable fiscal practices across the Arab region.

Strategic Objectives for Arab Public Finance

Concluding sessions emphasized the necessity of continuous reform within public finance structures to secure budgetary resilience, spending efficiency, and optimal value. Participants agreed to use modern digital systems to upgrade administrative instruments and bolster government readiness against future economic shifts.

The forum ultimately highlighted the value of harmonizing resource allocation with national priorities, developing public revenues, and advancing digital integration across government financial sectors.