The Ministry of Finance recently organized a specialized workshop in Dubai focused on the provisions of Cabinet Decisions No. 14 and No. 15 of 2025, which pertain to the outsourcing and installment collection of debts owed to federal entities. This event was attended by financial and legal department directors from various federal organizations, along with representatives from the Government Revenues and Legal Affairs Departments of the Ministry.
### Aim of the Workshop
The purpose of the workshop was to enhance collection efficiency and support financial sustainability across federal entities. The Ministry aims to assist these entities as creditors in collecting outstanding debts and to familiarize them with the mechanisms and procedures that allow for greater flexibility in implementing these decisions. This approach seeks to improve financial collection efficiency and elevate compliance levels in accordance with the Federal Decree Law No. 15 of 2024.
### Statement from the Ministry
Saeed Rashid Al-Yateem, the Assistant Undersecretary for Budget and Government Revenues, stated that the workshop underscores the Ministry of Finance’s commitment to enhancing transparency and efficiency in managing federal financial resources. This is achieved by enabling entities to implement Cabinet decisions on debt collection in a flexible and financially governed manner.
### Importance of Outsourcing and Installment Mechanisms
Implementing outsourcing and installment mechanisms is viewed as a significant step towards developing the federal financial system and ensuring financial sustainability. The Ministry of Finance is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to federal entities, equipping them with the necessary tools and mechanisms to efficiently and effectively execute these decisions, thereby fostering trust in the federal financial system.
### Workshop Details
During the workshop, detailed explanations were provided regarding the legal and regulatory frameworks associated with the Cabinet Decisions. Additionally, proposed practical models for outsourcing and installment were discussed, along with how to integrate them within the financial systems and procedures of federal entities.
### Interactive Session
The workshop also facilitated an interactive session where participants could submit inquiries and share experiences among various relevant stakeholders.