Ajman Department of Finance, in partnership with Oracle, recently conducted the ‘Smart Innovation Using Design Thinking’ workshop, reflecting its continuous commitment to nurturing innovation and new ideas among its employees. This workshop came as part of the ‘UAE Innovates 2024,’ featuring activities throughout February.
The core objective of the workshop was to encourage dialogue among the Department’s employees, fostering the creation of innovative ideas to improve operational efficiency. With an emphasis on utilizing Oracle cloud applications, the workshop is poised to automate financial procedures and synchronize budget planning with the Ajman government’s vision for excellence and innovation in the digital sphere.
Industry sources added that this workshop is in line with the Department’s strategy to develop human capital by providing employees with the essential skills and tools needed to effectively address challenges and create innovative solutions. This process is intended to boost the efficiency of the work system, contribute to the emirate’s prosperity, and aid its ongoing comprehensive development.
His Excellency Marwan Al Ali, Director General of the Ajman Department of Finance, stressed the positive effects of the workshop in reinforcing the strategic alliance between the Department and Oracle, a partnership designed to enhance innovation and efficiency in financial resource management, which will, in turn, benefit the emirate. Al Ali stressed the Department’s dedication to cultivating a culture of creativity and innovation as essential workplace elements.
Simon Al Khaled, Executive Director of the Government Sector at Oracle, expressed pride in the longstanding partnership with the Ajman Department of Finance, spanning over 15 years, and affirmed Oracle’s dedication t to further fortifying this collaboration for years to come.
Industry sources added that this workshop has also explored design thinking principles and their criticality in generating ideas and solving problems. It included discussions on budget management systems, financial accounting, and reporting, focusing on anticipating future needs and creating a roadmap to address them in line with the emirate’s departmental goals and aspirations.
