Amman hosted a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI). The event took place under the patronage of the Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Jaafar Hassan.
According to SPA, the organization is chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and represented by the General Court of Audit (GCA). Attendees included the President of GCA and Chairman of the organization, Dr. Hussam Alangari, along with heads of supreme audit institutions from ARABOSAI member states.
The celebration reviewed milestones and achievements since the organization was established in 1976. It focused on ARABOSAI’s role in enhancing cooperation between Arab member institutions and international or regional bodies specializing in public-sector accounting and auditing.
The event highlighted contributions toward raising awareness of public financial audit in Arab countries. These efforts support institutions in promoting efficiency, transparency, and the optimal use of public resources.
Dr. Alangari delivered a speech stating that the anniversary serves as an incentive for joint efforts and integration among member institutions. He noted the necessity for supreme audit institutions to keep pace with modern developments by evaluating work methodologies and utilizing necessary technologies and resources.
Where was the ARABOSAI 50th anniversary ceremony held and who patronized it? The ceremony was held in Amman and took place under the patronage of the Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Jaafar Hassan. The event was attended by the heads of the supreme audit institutions of ARABOSAI’s Arab member states and the President of the General Court of Audit, Dr. Hussam Alangari.
What is the leadership structure of ARABOSAI according to the report? The Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI) is chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is represented within the organization by the General Court of Audit (GCA), with Dr. Hussam Alangari serving as the President of GCA and Chairman of the organization.
What have been the primary goals of ARABOSAI since its founding in 1976? Since its establishment in 1976, ARABOSAI has worked to strengthen cooperation among supreme audit institutions of Arab member states and international organizations in public-sector auditing. It has also focused on raising awareness of public financial audit to promote transparency and the optimal use of public resources.