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Arab News
13-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia assumes presidency of global anti-corruption network
VIENNA: Saudi Arabia, through its Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), has officially assumed the presidency of Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network). Spain handed over to the Kingdom the leadership of the network during a ceremony at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, Austria, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. Nasser Aba Al-Khail, Nazaha's deputy for international collaboration, was installed as chairman of the committee, with Boni de Moraes Soares, Brazil's national solicitor for international affairs, as vice chair. Saudi Arabia was unanimously elected to chair the GlobE Network's Steering Committee for the 2025–2027 term during a high-level meeting last year in Beijing, China. Its election to lead the international network underscores member states' recognition of the Kingdom's commitment to fighting corruption. Established in 2021, GlobE Network includes more than 229 law enforcement agencies from over 124 countries, as well as numerous international organizations. Al-Khail emphasized that Saudi Arabia aims to enhance collaboration among member states to combat corruption in alignment with the United Nations Convention against Corruption. As chair of the network, Saudi Arabia "seeks to create new strategies for asset recovery and initiate a secure communication platform to facilitate quicker and more efficient information exchange among member states," Al-Khail said in a statement carried by SPA. "This will enhance international cooperation and empower governments to tackle emerging challenges in combating corruption, refine asset recovery processes, and more effectively trace illicit funds across borders,' he said. Since its creation, the network has had a positive impact on the efforts of member to combat cross-border corruption. During a recent meeting of the network, representatives from Azerbaijan, Brazil, Chile, China, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and Indonesia shared insights on various cross-border investigations, including joint efforts to uncover embezzlement of EU grant funds, the use of the Network's Secure Communication Platform (SCP) to advance investigations as well as operations targeting large-scale VAT fraud. Presenters also highlighted examples of swift action in asset recovery, successful extraditions, and effective collaboration between agencies to track and freeze offshore assets obtained through corruption, according to the network's official site. For its part, the Nazaha had made great strides in combatting corruption in the Kingdom since its creation in 2016. During the month of December 2024 alone, the authority have arrested 145 citizens and residents — among them government employees — accused of various crimes such as bribery and abuse of authority.
Asharq Al-Awsat
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia Assumes Presidency of GlobE Network
Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, has officially assumed the presidency of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network). This significant event took place during a ceremony at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, Austria, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. The Kingdom received this recognition following its unanimous election to chair the network for the 2025–2027 term during a high-level meeting in Beijing, China. Saudi Arabia's presidency of the network—the largest international platform for coordinating joint efforts among law enforcement agencies to investigate and combat cross-border corruption—underscores member states' recognition of the Kingdom's commitment to fighting corruption. It also reflects the international community's trust in Saudi Arabia's ability to advance global cooperation in prosecuting those responsible for corruption and addressing cross-border corruption issues. The network includes more than 219 law enforcement agencies from over 120 countries, as well as numerous international organizations. The handover ceremony marked the transition of leadership from the Chief Prosecutor of the Special Prosecutor's Office against Corruption and Organized Crime of the Kingdom of Spain to Deputy of the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority for International Cooperation Dr. Nasser bin Ahmed Aba Al-Khail. The event was attended by representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), along with several senior international officials and representatives from the network's member states. Chairman of the GlobE Network Dr. Nasser Aba Al-Khail emphasized that the Kingdom aims to boost collaboration among member states to combat corruption in alignment with the United Nations Convention against Corruption. 'The Kingdom is seeking to create new strategies for asset recovery and initiate a secure communication platform to facilitate quicker and more efficient information exchange among member states. This will deepen international cooperation and empower governments to tackle emerging challenges in combating corruption, refine asset recovery processes, and more effectively trace illicit funds across borders,' he said. This achievement underscores Saudi Arabia's ongoing dedication to strengthening international initiatives aimed at combating corruption. It plays a significant role in developing the necessary policies and tools to address corruption crimes while promoting transparency and accountability on a global scale. This commitment reinforces Saudi Arabia's status as a proactive contributor to the establishment of fair, just, and sustainable governance systems.
Saudi Gazette
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia assumes presidency of GlobE Network
Saudi Gazette report VIENNA — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), has officially assumed the presidency of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network). The assumption of presidency ceremony was held at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Saudi Arabia was honored with this recognition following its unanimous election to chair the network for the 2025–2027 term during a high-level meeting in Beijing, China. Saudi Arabia's presidency of the network —the largest international platform for coordinating joint efforts among law enforcement agencies to investigate and combat cross-border corruption — underscores member states' recognition of the Kingdom's commitment to fighting corruption. This also reflects the international community's trust in Saudi Arabia's ability to advance global cooperation in prosecuting those responsible for corruption and addressing cross-border corruption issues. The network includes more than 219 law enforcement agencies from over 120 countries, as well as numerous international organizations. The handover ceremony marked the transition of leadership from the Chief Prosecutor of the Special Prosecutor's Office against Corruption and Organized Crime of Spain to Deputy of the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority for International Cooperation Dr. Nasser Aba Al-Khail. The event was attended by representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), along with several senior international officials and representatives from the network's member states. Chairman of the GlobE Network Dr. Nasser Aba Al-Khail emphasized that the Kingdom aims to enhance collaboration among member states to combat corruption in alignment with the United Nations Convention against Corruption. 'The Kingdom seeks to create new strategies for asset recovery and initiate a secure communication platform to facilitate quicker and more efficient information exchange among member states. This will enhance international cooperation and empower governments to tackle emerging challenges in combating corruption, refine asset recovery processes, and more effectively trace illicit funds across borders,' he said. This achievement underscores Saudi Arabia's ongoing dedication to strengthening international initiatives aimed at combating corruption. It plays a significant role in developing the necessary policies and tools to address corruption crimes while promoting transparency and accountability on a global scale. This commitment reinforces Saudi Arabia's status as a proactive contributor to the establishment of fair, just, and sustainable governance systems.
