
SFD launches 1st Financial Forum for 2025
Mai Abdullah Sahoh, the Director of Accounts at the Sharjah Central Finance Department, emphasized that the forum aims to improve finances efficiency by engaging in discussions on essential topics concerning digital financial administration. The event focuses on managing costs and enhancing expenses in line with sustainable financial strategies. Furthermore, it addresses monthly financial closures, guaranteeing precise and clear financial reporting among government entities.
Promoting Digital Transformation
The forum highlighted recent developments in "Takamul," a means of communicating aimed at improving electronic integration between government entities, thereby facilitating the digital transformation of financial operations. This initiative seeks to enhance clarity and accuracy in the management of financial resources within the government sector.
Additionally, the forum featured the announcement of the Financial Training Center, an initiative aimed at strengthening the expertise of government financial professionals through specialised training programs aligned with global best practices. The Sharjah Central Finance Department continues its commitment to advancing financial tools and optimising resource management, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and institutional efficiency.
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Focus on Financial Efficiency Mai Abdullah Sahoh, the Director of Accounts at the Sharjah Central Finance Department, emphasized that the forum aims to improve finances efficiency by engaging in discussions on essential topics concerning digital financial administration. The event focuses on managing costs and enhancing expenses in line with sustainable financial strategies. Furthermore, it addresses monthly financial closures, guaranteeing precise and clear financial reporting among government entities. Promoting Digital Transformation The forum highlighted recent developments in "Takamul," a means of communicating aimed at improving electronic integration between government entities, thereby facilitating the digital transformation of financial operations. This initiative seeks to enhance clarity and accuracy in the management of financial resources within the government sector. Additionally, the forum featured the announcement of the Financial Training Center, an initiative aimed at strengthening the expertise of government financial professionals through specialised training programs aligned with global best practices. The Sharjah Central Finance Department continues its commitment to advancing financial tools and optimising resource management, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and institutional efficiency.