In line with the UAE Vision and its long-term strategic view, the Government Excellence Model (GEM) was developed based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Model aimed at advancing future orientation, innovation, disruptive thinking and delivering excellent and sustainable value. Over two decades of consistent efforts in defining and driving Government Excellence, the UAE Government has gone through major development leaps that delivered benefits to the nation and leading positions in global competitiveness and government efficiency.