ABU DHABI: A delegation from the UAE visited the Audit Bureau of Jordan to share experiences, knowledge and best practices in auditing-related areas of mutual interest, including anti-corruption efforts.
The Emirati experts, including representatives from the Supreme Audit Institution and the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority, discussed with their Jordanian counterparts ways in which they might work together to build future strategic partnerships in areas such as training, development and capacity building.
They also explored ways to enhance competencies in the auditing process and the battle against corruption, the Emirates News Agency reported on Tuesday.
In addition, they shared the experiences of the UAE in financial and administrative monitoring and reporting systems, anti-corruption initiatives, and promotion of the principles of integrity and transparency to protect public funds and resources for future generations.
A spokesperson for the SAI said the visit to Jordan was an excellent opportunity for the Emirati delegates to learn about the experiences of their Jordanian counterparts in all these areas.
“We discussed the best audit and accounting methodologies, mechanisms of instilling accountability in the management of resources of subordinate institutions, and verification methods for correctness and accuracy of financial accounts and general budgets,” the spokesperson added.
“We also talked about the mechanisms involved for submitting crisis reports on the performance of subordinate institutions in the management of financial resources.”
The Emiratis provided details of initiatives they have implemented, including mechanisms for the reporting of financial and administrative violations, a financial disclosure platform, and projects to enhance the concepts of accountability and community involvement in efforts to combat administrative and financial indiscretions.
A spokesperson for the ADAA said their participation in the bilateral discussions stemmed from a desire to learn about the experiences and practices of their counterparts, and an interest in building strategic partnerships with regulatory authorities around the world.
Emirati and Jordanian experts discuss shared interests in auditing processes and anti-corruption efforts
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Emirati and Jordanian experts discuss shared interests in auditing processes and anti-corruption efforts
- Delegates explored ways to build strategic partnerships in areas such training, development and capacity building
- The Emirati experts shared their experiences in financial and administrative monitoring, and initiatives to combat corruption
Qatar joins US-led Pax Silica Alliance to secure semiconductor and critical mineral supply chains
- Doha says participation in alliance will enhance its international partnerships in fields of semiconductors, computing, cybersecurity and digital technologies.
- Qatar is the second Middle Eastern country to join the US-led economic-security coalition, after Israel
LONDON: Qatar joined the US-led Pax Silica Alliance on Monday in a move described as a strategic step to enhance cooperation in advanced technologies and supply-chain security.
The alliance was launched last month in Washington with the aim of securing global supply chains for semiconductors, artificial intelligence technology, critical minerals and digital infrastructure.
Doha said participation in the alliance will enhance its international partnerships in the fields of semiconductors, computing, cybersecurity and digital technologies, helping to boost the country’s technological capabilities and economic diversification efforts, the Qatar News Agency reported.
Ahmed Al-Sayed, Qatar’s minister of state for foreign trade affairs, and Jacob Helberg, the US under secretary of state for economic affairs, signed the Pax Silica declaration during a ceremony in Doha.
Al-Sayed said the world was undergoing a significant transformation driven by AI, rising energy and mineral demands, and rapid technological advancements.
He described the declaration as “a new milestone in the Qatar-US partnership, founded on trust, shared interests, and a unified vision for advancing stability and prosperity.”
He added: “Qatar recognizes that the currency of geopolitical power has changed. Sovereignty is no longer just about protecting borders, it is about securing the supply chains of the artificial intelligence era.”
Qatar is the second Middle Eastern country to join the alliance; Israel signed up in December. Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the UK and Australia have also joined the bloc.
“In a region often defined by its fractures, Pax Silica marks a historic opportunity for the region to shift from political rivalry to economic interoperability,” Helberg said.
