UAE and Saudi Arabia sign agreement to enhance regional cooperation in governance, anti-corruption, and oversight systems.
ABU DHABI: The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) and Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen strategic collaboration in governance and anti-corruption initiatives.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Humaid Obaid Khalifa Obaid Abushibs, President of UAEAA, and Mazin Al-Kahmous, President of Nazaha, reflecting the long-standing ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This step reinforces the Gulf nations’ shared commitment to institutional development and regulatory cooperation.
The partnership is designed to raise operational efficiency in government entities and promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. It also aims to enhance regional economic and administrative stability by aligning anti-corruption frameworks across the Gulf.
Both authorities agreed to build permanent channels for technical exchange, data sharing, and institutional capacity building. Key aspects of the partnership include collaborative training programmes, knowledge exchange on digital governance practices, and development of advanced tools using artificial intelligence for oversight and investigation.
The MoU further prioritises joint efforts in combating cross-border corruption crimes and creating a unified Arab model for integrity and compliance. It reflects a wider regional push to elevate governance standards and establish a modern regulatory ecosystem in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
This latest agreement positions both nations at the forefront of regional transparency reforms and strengthens their influence in shaping the future of anti-corruption and accountability frameworks in the Arab world.
