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Saudi Gazette
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
At UN meet, Nazaha chief reiterates Saudi Arabia's determination to fight corruption
Saudi Gazette report VIENNA — Mazin Al-Kahmous, president of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), reiterated Saudi Arabia's determination to fight corruption. Leading the Saudi delegation to the 16th session of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) meetings at the United Nations office in Vienna, he said that Saudi Arabia has adopted a comprehensive institutional approach to promoting integrity and fighting corruption. The session, which started on June 16, will conclude on June 20. In his speech, Al-Kahmous expressed his gratitude to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the session's organizers for their efforts in facilitating the exchange of experiences and initiatives aimed at strengthening preventive measures to combat corruption. The Nazaha chief affirmed that the Kingdom, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and the directives of its political leadership, has adopted a comprehensive institutional approach to promoting integrity and fighting corruption. He noted that this approach is embodied in Nazaha, an independent body vested with broad powers to carry out its mandate and fulfill its responsibilities with impartiality. "The Kingdom's participation in this session reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing international anti-corruption initiatives and engaging with the global community to foster integrity and transparency. It also aims to benefit from the experiences of states, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, and to exchange expertise in line with the provisions of UNCAC and consistent with Saudi Vision 2030, which identifies governance, transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption as core pillars," he added.
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan sign anti-corruption agreements
TASHKENT — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), has signed two memoranda of understanding with Uzbekistan to bolster cooperation in preventing and combating corruption. The agreements were inked with the Prosecutor General's Office and the Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan in Tashkent. The signing ceremony was attended by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous, Uzbek Prosecutor General Nigmatulla Yuldashev, Director of the Uzbek Anti-Corruption Agency Akmal Burkhanov, and Saudi Ambassador to Uzbekistan Saleh Algahrah. The memoranda aim to facilitate cooperation in addressing cross-border corruption crimes, enhance the exchange of information and expertise, and strengthen institutional capabilities to fight corruption in both countries. Officials from both sides discussed shared efforts to safeguard integrity, reinforce transparency, and promote good governance. The meetings also included a review of Nazaha's key initiatives and Uzbekistan's experiences in advancing anti-corruption practices. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan sign anti-corruption agreements
Saudi Gazette report TASHKENT — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), has signed two memoranda of understanding with Uzbekistan to bolster cooperation in preventing and combating corruption. The agreements were inked with the Prosecutor General's Office and the Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan in Tashkent. The signing ceremony was attended by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous, Uzbek Prosecutor General Nigmatulla Yuldashev, Director of the Uzbek Anti-Corruption Agency Akmal Burkhanov, and Saudi Ambassador to Uzbekistan Saleh Algahrah. The memoranda aim to facilitate cooperation in addressing cross-border corruption crimes, enhance the exchange of information and expertise, and strengthen institutional capabilities to fight corruption in both countries. Officials from both sides discussed shared efforts to safeguard integrity, reinforce transparency, and promote good governance. The meetings also included a review of Nazaha's key initiatives and Uzbekistan's experiences in advancing anti-corruption practices.
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.
