H.H. Sheikh Mohammed honours Gambian minister at WGS

Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Tourism and Culture of The Gambia, has been honoured with the Best Minister Award at the World Governments Summit, for his inspiring work to boost his country's tourism and culture sectors.

Handing him the award, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, emphasised that celebrating inspiring success stories in government work around the world is fundamental to the World Governments Summit’s mission.

"The Best Minister Award is more than an individual honour, it is a celebration of government efficiency, and an acknowledgement of the positive role embodied by the world’s best minister," Sheikh Mohammed added.

"It is also a recognition of the exceptional value of government leaders striving to advance sectors of public service and enhance quality of life through innovation, sustainable development, and diligent efforts."

In its ninth edition, the Best Minister Award aims is to highlight innovative experiences and celebrate government leaders who have positively influenced their communities, and actively engaged in crafting a better future for upcoming generations.

Jobe’s ministry has been recognised for supporting tourism diversification and resilience enhancement project in The Gambia. It focused on achieving inclusive growth by providing direct support to micro, small, and medium-sized tourism projects, and shifting excessive reliance on coastal tourism to enhance adaptability to climate change.

Following a systematic assessment, the ministry prioritised on 10 climate-resilient tourism centres and supervised the digital transformation of the projects. They also provided local entrepreneurs with comprehensive support for business development and joint funding grants through the Yokuté Accelerator.

The ministry also joined forces with national institutions to enhance tourism statistics, equipping key stakeholders with a digital infrastructure that enables data-driven planning, enhances transparency in reporting, and improves service delivery across the supply chain.