A senior leadership appointment has been approved within the federal administration, naming Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah as Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Government Knowledge Exchange. The move signals continued focus on institutional performance and cross-government capability building.
Track Record in Service Delivery
Previously, bin Taliah led government services at the federal level. In that role, he oversaw nationwide service development programmes and supported the objective of positioning the country among global leaders in public service delivery.
Moreover, he contributed to the launch of several flagship initiatives. These included the UAE Programme for Government Service Excellence, the Global Star Rating System for Services, the Mystery Shopper initiative, and the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. As a result, service standards and operational efficiency frameworks expanded across multiple entities.
Academic and Professional Background
Additionally, bin Taliah holds an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He also earned a Master of Science in Project Management from The British University in Dubai and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Khalifa University.
Therefore, his academic background complements his experience in service transformation and programme execution.

