Doha: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in the second ministerial meeting of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies in member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Doha, Qatar, on November 26 and 27. The meeting was organized by the OIC in collaboration with Qatar’s Administrative Control and Transparency Authority.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi delegation was led by President of the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), Mazin bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous. He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s honour in hosting and presiding over the first meeting under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The first meeting resulted in the adoption of the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention for OIC member states on anti-corruption law enforcement, which was described as the optimal framework for enhancing anti-corruption efforts and fostering international cooperation.

Al-Kahmous emphasized that
Saudi Arabia, which has incorporated the fight against corruption as a cornerstone of the Saudi Vision 2030, understands the transnational nature of corruption and its impact on the progress of Islamic societies. He noted that uniting efforts at both local and international levels to combat this phenomenon contributes to prosperity and sustainable development in Islamic countries.

He also mentioned the resolution adopted at the 50th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, held in Cameroon on August 29-30, which urged member states to expedite their signing of the Makkah Convention.

Al-Kahmous underlined the Kingdom’s hosting of the permanent secretariat of the Regional Asset Recovery Network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA-ARN) and Saudi Arabia’s presidency of the network in 2025. He reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to achieving the network’s objectives and promoting practical cooperation in the MENA region.