Procurement Spotlight: E-Invoicing Integration, Education Centralization & African Supplier Partners

Saudi Arabia began feeding e-invoices directly into its procurement platform to cut fraud, automate validation and speed supplier payments. A day later, all school infrastructure projects moved under Tatweer Building Company to eliminate process duplication and ensure consistent governance. Globally, a World Bank report highlights the need for stronger government-supplier relationships across Africa to bolster economic resilience. No new updates from the UAE, other GCC states, Jordan or wider MENA.