Sharjah Prepares To Launch The 3rd Arab Finance Forum In Morocco Focused On Public Finance Development

The General Secretariat of the Sharjah Award for Public Finance (SAPF) is gearing up to host the third Arab Finance Forum. Scheduled for October 6–7, 2025, this event will be held in Tangier, Morocco. The theme is "Outstanding experiences in developing public finance." Organised by the Sharjah Central Finance Department and the Arab Administrative Development Organisation, it aims to enhance joint Arab cooperation in public finance.

This forum is a part of Sharjah's ongoing efforts to bolster collaboration among governmental, Arab, and international financial bodies. It seeks to foster the exchange of expertise and develop modern financial management tools. By doing so, it aims to keep pace with global economic changes and transformations.

The forum will delve into innovative ideas for reforming public finance. It will explore practical examples of financial governance and digital transformations within financial systems. Key topics include performance-based budgeting, spending efficiency, transparency, accountability, and financial auditing.

Participants will have a strategic platform to discuss these issues. The event will gather ministers, undersecretaries, financial directors, and decision-makers from across the Arab world. International financial institutions, banks, and investment funds will also participate.

This gathering offers a unique chance to showcase successful Arab experiences in public finance. The aim is to generalise these experiences to enhance public financial sustainability and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

The forum is part of a series of activities initiated by the Sharjah Award for Public Finance. This award recognises excellence across the Arab world in public finance management. It encourages sharing knowledge and experience in this field.

Promoting Excellence in Financial Management

The award was established to promote a culture of excellence in government financial management. It aims to foster institutional innovation and recognise successful models of financial governance at both Arab and international levels.

This initiative underscores Sharjah's commitment to advancing public finance practices through collaboration and knowledge exchange. By bringing together key stakeholders from various sectors, it seeks to drive improvements in financial governance across the region.

With inputs from WAM