TCO to advise public sector

The Dubai Executive Council yesterday launched an independent company named The Consulting Office (TCO), to provide top-tier advisory services to public sector organisations in the UAE and in Mena states.

TCO will also focus on developing and exporting Dubai's knowledge and capabilities in the public sector. TCO's first assignment is to partner with various government departments in Dubai to assist them in their initiatives towards reform as outlined in the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015.

The launch of the company was followed by the signing of a partnership between TCO and the Singapore Co-operation Enterprise, which is the focal point of access to the extensive expertise across Singapore's 15 ministries and more than 60 boards.

Ahmad bin Byat, Secretary-General of Dubai Executive Council, is acting as the Chairman of TCO while Huda Al Hashmi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. The company has already appointed directors to its board, with representation from academia, private and public sectors.

"Dubai Government's proactive initiative in establishing this company is a clear sign of its determination to continually focus on developing the capability of the public sector. It also reiterates its strong will to share the success of the Dubai model with other governments in the UAE and beyond," said Bin Byat.

"The agreement will streamline the exchange of knowledge and resources between the two governments. It will enhance TCO's ability in assisting the government departments in line with the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015," he said.