JAKARTA – Saudi Arabia’s General Court of Audit took the helm of a significant regional meeting this week, presiding over the 69th Governing Board session of the Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI). The gathering took place in Jeddah, Makkah Province, as part of the organization’s 15th General Assembly, running from November 30 through December 4, 2025.

High-Level Participation

The meeting brought together leadership and delegates from Supreme Audit Institutions across Arab member nations, creating a forum for discussion on audit practices, governance standards, and regional cooperation.

Key Themes and Priorities

Dr. Hussam Alagnari, President of the General Court of Audit and Chairman of ARABOSAI, delivered opening remarks highlighting the critical nature of collaborative efforts among Arab audit institutions. He stressed that enhanced cooperation advances the organization’s mission of achieving world-class performance standards while fostering transparency, accountability, and effective governance throughout member institutions.

Comprehensive Agenda

The session featured extensive review and deliberation on multiple strategic documents and operational reports:

Leadership Updates: The Chairman’s report detailed organizational activities, implementation progress on work programs, and oversight of the strategic plan.

Secretariat Overview: The General Secretariat presented its comprehensive activity report for consideration.

Committee Reports: Leaders of ARABOSAI’s principal committees delivered updates, including:

• Professional Standards Committee
• Sustainable Development Goals Auditing Committee
• Information Technology Committee

Saudi Arabia’s Contribution: The General Court of Audit shared findings from the Institutional Capacity Building Committee, which operates under Saudi leadership.

International Engagement: Member institutions provided updates regarding their involvement with committees and working groups within the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI).

Governing Board’s Role

ARABOSAI’s Governing Board serves essential oversight functions, including monitoring strategic plan execution, providing support to organizational committees, making critical executive decisions, and reviewing draft policies and initiatives before their submission to the General Assembly—the body representing all Arab Supreme Audit Institutions.

Strengthening Regional Audit Standards

This meeting underscores the ongoing commitment among Arab nations to elevate audit practices and governance frameworks to meet international benchmarks. By facilitating knowledge exchange and coordinated action, ARABOSAI continues positioning its member institutions to effectively promote financial accountability and institutional integrity across the region.

The gathering in Jeddah represents another milestone in regional cooperation, demonstrating the collective dedication of Arab audit institutions to advancing professional excellence and supporting good governance principles throughout their respective nations.

Original Article:

International Journal of Government Auditing. (2025, December 3). The General Court of Audit of Saudi Arabia Chairs the 69th Governing Board Meeting of ARABOSAI. Retrieved from https://intosaijournal.org/general-court-of-audit-of-saudi-arabia-chairs-the-69th-governing-board-meeting-of-arabosai/