CAIRO, July 3, 2018 (MENA) - Launching the Egypt Government Excellence Award 2018 is meant to encourage both persons and institutions to be distinguished in order to attain the goals of Egypt Vision 2030, the Egyptian Minister of Planning said. Addressing Egypt Government Excellence Conference on Tuesday, Hala el Saeed said the award is launched under the aegis of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. She said the conference represents a key stride towards realizing economic, social and environmental development under Egypt Vision 2030 which was launched in February 2016. The minister said the government seeks to improve governmental services, especially through mechanizing services. She said the government is implementing a comprehensive reform plan, referring to updating laws. She said the conference - the first of its kind in Egypt - represents the first step towards implementing a memo inked between Egypt and the UAE for developing governmental work. The conference focuses on government performance, government capabilities and smart services. It also addresses the stories of success of both Egypt and the UAE with an aim to exchange expertise and realize a leap in governmental services.