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CairoScene
21-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
UAE Joins Executive Board of Global Anti-Corruption Authority
IAACA serves as a platform for facilitating collaboration among anti-corruption authorities worldwide. May 21, 2025 The UAE has been elected to the Executive Board of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), a global body representing more than 180 countries and supporting the UN Convention against Corruption. The decision was made during IAACA's first council meeting of 2025. The UAE Accountability Authority, which will now play a direct role in shaping international anti-corruption strategies, stated that the board membership will allow the country to promote transparency, exchange expertise, and contribute to global efforts to strengthen institutional integrity. This appointment follows a series of recent international recognitions. In September 2024, the UAE was elected to both the Steering Committee of the GlobE Network—an initiative under the UN Office on Drugs and Crime—and the Executive Board of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI), highlighting its growing role in global governance and audit networks. IAACA serves as a platform for facilitating collaboration among anti-corruption authorities worldwide, offering a framework for implementing preventive policies, information sharing, and capacity building.
Arab News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia participates in the first executive committee meeting of IAACA
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, or Nazaha, participated in the first executive committee meeting of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities, held virtually on Thursday. The president of Nazaha, Mazin bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, expressed his gratitude to IAACA president and commissioner of Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption, Danny Woo, for the valuable efforts made by the association to enhance international cooperation in combating corruption. Al-Kahmous said Saudi Arabia has paid great attention to strengthening international partnerships in combating corruption and promoting integrity, resulting in several tangible achievements, according to a press release. He noted that Saudi Arabia believes in the pivotal role played by IAACA in promoting transparency and facilitating the exchange of expertise, knowledge, and experiences. He expressed hope that the Kingdom's engagement with the association would lead to the launch of several key initiatives, including the periodic in-person general meeting of IAACA members in Hong Kong or on the sidelines of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption. He also suggested the establishment of a mechanism to enhance the exchange of expertise among IAACA members in partnership with the GlobE Network, such as organizing joint workshops among members of the association. Al-Kahmous invited all members to participate in the High-Level Conference on Measuring Corruption, scheduled to be held in New York Dec 2-4, 2025. This event builds on the Global Initiative on Measuring Corruption launched by Nazaha in 2021. The initiative is conducted in partnership with the UN Development Programme, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the International Anti-Corruption Academy. The IAACA is an independent, non-political organization with over 180 anti-corruption authorities worldwide. The association works to combat corruption, implement the UN Convention against Corruption, and achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly mitigating corruption and bribery in all forms by 2030. The association is committed to enhancing relationships with international and regional organizations to unify and advance efforts within the global anti-corruption community.
Zawya
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia elected to IAACA Executive Committee
VIENNA — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (NAZAHA), participated in the 14th General Meeting of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA). During the meeting, Saudi Arabia, represented by NAZAHA Chairman Mazen Al-Kahmous, was elected as a member of the IAACA Executive Committee. This recognition reflects the international community's appreciation of Saudi Arabia's efforts and global leadership in combating corruption, particularly at the international level. Al-Kahmous highlighted the vital role played by the IAACA in fostering international cooperation, transparency, and integrity across various countries. He emphasized the importance of knowledge exchange between nations and institutions dedicated to fighting corruption, developing effective anti-corruption strategies, and building a strong international network to support transparency and accountability legislation. Reaffirming Saudi Arabia's commitment to combat corruption, Al-Kahmous stressed the Kingdom's determination to work alongside member states and stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to IAACA's objectives. The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities is an independent, non-political organization with more than 180 members worldwide. It focuses on implementing the United Nations Convention against Corruption, supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and significantly reducing corruption and bribery in all forms by 2030. The association also facilitates knowledge sharing among global anti-corruption authorities and professionals, organizing conferences, workshops, and training programs. It remains committed to strengthening partnerships with international and regional organizations to enhance global anti-corruption efforts. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia elected to IAACA Executive Committee
Saudi Gazette report VIENNA — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (NAZAHA), participated in the 14th General Meeting of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA).During the meeting, Saudi Arabia, represented by NAZAHA Chairman Mazen Al-Kahmous, was elected as a member of the IAACA Executive Committee. This recognition reflects the international community's appreciation of Saudi Arabia's efforts and global leadership in combating corruption, particularly at the international level. Al-Kahmous highlighted the vital role played by the IAACA in fostering international cooperation, transparency, and integrity across various emphasized the importance of knowledge exchange between nations and institutions dedicated to fighting corruption, developing effective anti-corruption strategies, and building a strong international network to support transparency and accountability legislation. Reaffirming Saudi Arabia's commitment to combat corruption, Al-Kahmous stressed the Kingdom's determination to work alongside member states and stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to IAACA's objectives. The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities is an independent, non-political organization with more than 180 members worldwide. It focuses on implementing the United Nations Convention against Corruption, supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and significantly reducing corruption and bribery in all forms by 2030. The association also facilitates knowledge sharing among global anti-corruption authorities and professionals, organizing conferences, workshops, and training programs. It remains committed to strengthening partnerships with international and regional organizations to enhance global anti-corruption efforts.
Arab News
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia elected member of executive committee of IAACA
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority which is otherwise known as Nazaha, participated in the 14th general meeting of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities, which took place on Thursday via a videoconference. In the course of the meeting, Saudi Arabia, represented by Nazaha's President Mazin Al-Kahmous, was elected as a member of the executive committee of the IAACA, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The move reflects the international community's recognition of the Kingdom's efforts and global status in combating corruption, mainly at the international level. Al-Kahmous praised the vital role of the IAACA in promoting international cooperation, transparency, and integrity across nations. He spoke of the association's mission to facilitate knowledge and expertise exchange among countries and institutions dedicated to combating corruption, as well as to develop effective strategies for addressing the issue locally and internationally. The Nazaha president also stressed the importance of building a network of international partners to support the implementation of laws and policies related to transparency and accountability. Al-Kahmous reiterated the Kingdom's commitment to working alongside member states and all stakeholders to make meaningful and effective contributions toward achieving the objectives of the IAACA. The IAACA is an independent non-political and anti-corruption organization with over 180 agencies from different countries. It seeks to promote the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption and achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to reduce corruption and bribery in all forms by 2030.
