Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa issued Edict (30) of 2025 on the regulation of joint communication services, based on a proposal by the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) and the National Communication Centre (NCC).
The edict regulates joint government communication services by mandating the NCC to oversee staffing, secondments and operational procedures across ministries, covering recruitment, deployment, performance evaluation and budgetary co-ordination in line with Civil Service rules.
Ministers, the CSB president, the NCC chief executive and all relevant parties shall implement this edict, which shall take effect from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.
Shaikh Khalid also issued Edict (29) of 2025, regulating shared human resources services in government entities, based on a proposal submitted by the CSB.
The edict regulates shared human resources services across government entities, mandating the CSB to oversee recruitment, secondment, performance management and disciplinary procedures through a unified framework that ensures co-ordination, cost-efficiency, and adherence to civil service legislation, while outlining clear mechanisms for staffing, budgeting, operational supervision, and administrative accountability.
Ministers, the CSB president and relevant officials, each within their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this edict, which shall take effect from the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.
Information Affairs Minister and NCC chairman Dr Ramzan Al Nuaimi said the issuance of the edict regulating shared communication services reflected the role of the communication sector in supporting national initiatives and showcasing achievements.
The minister expressed his optimism for a new phase in government communication, building on past accomplishments and fostering a renewed spirit of collective action.
CSB president Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa emphasised that the edict regulating joint human resources services across government entities reflects strategic efforts to enhance the efficiency and adaptability of public administration.
Shaikh Daij said that the edict will improve public sector effectiveness by enhancing service quality, unifying standards, accelerating processes, and maintaining output quality, while developing an innovative, well-governed work environment.
NCC CEO Ahmed Al Oraifi described the edict regulating joint communication services as a key step in advancing government communication, strengthening its competitiveness and sustainability.
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