Since the announcement of Saudi Vision 2030, preparations are underway to bring about organizational changes aimed at achieving a set of goals related to the functioning of organizations and ministries. The measures are aimed at meeting the requirements of Vision 2030.
The Ministry of Transport has taken a number of steps and made important decisions at all levels to prepare for radical changes in tune with Vision 2030. Restructuring has taken the form of correcting some flaws in the work mechanism.
Transport Minister Sulaiman Al-Hamdan has made several changes after assuming his post. According to an announcement on its website, the ministry said that the purpose of these changes is to get fully prepared for joining the country's march toward fulfilling the objectives of Vision 2030.
We should first thank the Transport Ministry officials for working to meet the objectives of Vision 2030. They have proved they are capable of coping with the recent developments.
They could not do that without dedication and determination that although the mission is difficult and requires utilization of all potentials, it is doable.
The changes made so far pertain to the transfer of some officials and appointments of others to new posts. These transfers should not cause hard feelings as we all are the shareholders and we all have to contribute to the development of our country.
The first challenge, which I believe the ministry should deal with, should focus on re-organizing its relations with its partners - the contractors, consultants and others. This means adopting a well-planned mechanism for bids, their follow up and implementation. Once this issue is resolved, the ministry should organize payment of claims.
In fact, the payment issue has caused headache for many of these partners. We all know that the Kingdom is passing through a very delicate stage due to the transformation, which requires cooperation from all parties. But this cooperation requires transparency and clarity so that everybody could join in promoting the country's interests. Transparency will make the contractors, consultants and those related to the ministry's projects become a part of the drive that will usher in a new era with the implementation of Vision 2030.
Some of these partners are said to be passing through a period of uncertainty. Some are reportedly closing down their businesses due to delay in payments. Others are laying-off their workers. This situation can't continue as this is detrimental to the interest of the country and needs urgent remedy.
Hopefully, those at the helm will be considerate and willing to solve problems and overcome hurdles. Vision 2030 needs radical steps and everybody's participation in the implementation of the plan is very important. The ministry and those organizations related to it should be on the same page and should make concerted efforts to make Vision 2030 a resounding success.
Being newsmen, it is our duty to offer our expertise, ideas and suggestions that could contribute to achieving the required goals.
To this end, I assure the minister that we support his decisions, but they are just some steps and more need to be done.
The Ministry of Transport has taken a number of steps and made important decisions at all levels to prepare for radical changes in tune with Vision 2030. Restructuring has taken the form of correcting some flaws in the work mechanism.
Transport Minister Sulaiman Al-Hamdan has made several changes after assuming his post. According to an announcement on its website, the ministry said that the purpose of these changes is to get fully prepared for joining the country's march toward fulfilling the objectives of Vision 2030.
We should first thank the Transport Ministry officials for working to meet the objectives of Vision 2030. They have proved they are capable of coping with the recent developments.
They could not do that without dedication and determination that although the mission is difficult and requires utilization of all potentials, it is doable.
The changes made so far pertain to the transfer of some officials and appointments of others to new posts. These transfers should not cause hard feelings as we all are the shareholders and we all have to contribute to the development of our country.
The first challenge, which I believe the ministry should deal with, should focus on re-organizing its relations with its partners - the contractors, consultants and others. This means adopting a well-planned mechanism for bids, their follow up and implementation. Once this issue is resolved, the ministry should organize payment of claims.
In fact, the payment issue has caused headache for many of these partners. We all know that the Kingdom is passing through a very delicate stage due to the transformation, which requires cooperation from all parties. But this cooperation requires transparency and clarity so that everybody could join in promoting the country's interests. Transparency will make the contractors, consultants and those related to the ministry's projects become a part of the drive that will usher in a new era with the implementation of Vision 2030.
Some of these partners are said to be passing through a period of uncertainty. Some are reportedly closing down their businesses due to delay in payments. Others are laying-off their workers. This situation can't continue as this is detrimental to the interest of the country and needs urgent remedy.
Hopefully, those at the helm will be considerate and willing to solve problems and overcome hurdles. Vision 2030 needs radical steps and everybody's participation in the implementation of the plan is very important. The ministry and those organizations related to it should be on the same page and should make concerted efforts to make Vision 2030 a resounding success.
Being newsmen, it is our duty to offer our expertise, ideas and suggestions that could contribute to achieving the required goals.
To this end, I assure the minister that we support his decisions, but they are just some steps and more need to be done.
