UAE to strengthen international cooperation against corruption

The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as part of its efforts to strengthen international cooperation in combating corruption and enhancing governance and transparency systems.

According to a press release issued, the memorandum was signed during an official visit to the UAEAA’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority, welcomed a delegation from the commission led by Danny Woo. Woo also toured the UAEAA’s training facilities and gained insights into its work.

The MoU provided a robust framework for future joint efforts. By pooling together the two Authorities’ expertise and resources, the ICAC and UAEAA could amplify the impact in the global fight against corruption.

The two authorities will embark on joint initiatives, including training courses, as well as conferences and seminars.

The two parties discussed ways to exchange expertise in safeguarding integrity and combating transnational corruption crimes, in addition to reviewing best practices in protecting and ensuring the sustainability of public resources.

This agreement reflects the UAE Accountability Authority’s commitment to strengthening integration with leading global regulatory bodies and benefiting from successful experiences in tackling corruption practices.

It reinforces the UAE’s position as an advanced hub for adopting the best standards in governance and transparency.

Meanwhile in October 2024, a delegation from the UAE’s Accountability Authority (UAEAA) has concluded an official visit to the Republic of Korea, during which they explored enhancing cooperation in public oversight, auditing, and combating corruption.

As part of the visit, Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Chairman of the UAEAA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Choe Jaehyoeng, Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection of the Republic of Korea (BAI), marking a significant step towards strengthening institutional cooperation between the two sides.

Abushibs also held several meetings with senior officials in the Republic of Korea, including Ryu Chul Whan, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, to discuss future cooperation prospects and the exchange of expertise in shared fields.

Earlier the UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) and the Economic Security centre of Dubai (ESCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2024, aiming to enhance strategic cooperation in the fields of integrity and the protection of public resources.

The MoU was signed by Mohammed Rashid Al Zaabi, Head of the Control and Audit Sector at the UAEAA, and Faisal Yousuf Sulaitin, Executive Director of the ESCD.

The memorandum, signed at the authority’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, aims to provide a joint framework focused on addressing financial and administrative violations and exchanging expertise and information between the two parties.

This cooperation aligns with the vision of the wise leadership, which emphasises the importance of coordination to prevent practices that could harm the national economy.

UAE Accountability Authority and the Court of Accounts of the Kingdom of Morocco signed here a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation and partnership in the field of supreme public finances auditing.

Inked by Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority, and Zineb El Adaoui, First President of the Court of Accounts, the MoU will contribute to the development of cooperation in the field of supreme audit, to enable them to achieve common visions and objectives.

The signatories are also committed to implementing joint programmes aimed at sharing experience and best practices, notably in the fields of professional capacity-building and training of trainers, as well as working methods and their adaptation to the national specificities of the two institutions.

Both parties expressed their shared commitment to making the necessary efforts to implement the provisions of this memorandum, in line with the concerns and interests of both institutions, with the aim of enhancing the impact of their work on the lives of citizens in both countries.