Today (Monday), the Sultanate of Oman, representing the Financial and Administrative Control Authority, participated in the twelfth meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Combating Corruption of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Excellency Sheikh Ghassan bin Hilal Al-Alawi, head of the Financial and Administrative Control Authority and head of the Omani delegation present at this meeting, stressed the essential role of institutions related to the protection of integrity and the fight against corruption in strengthening trust in government institutions.
Combating Corruption and Strengthening National Values
His Excellency Sheikh Ghassan bin Hilal Al-Alawi, in this session, referred to the importance of the role of oversight institutions in strengthening public trust and supporting the achievement of the goals of national strategies and programs. He emphasized the necessity of promoting the values of integrity and strengthening preventive measures against various forms of corruption. This approach not only helps to enhance transparency but also provides a more suitable environment for sustainable development and improvement of public services.
Topics Discussed at the Meeting
At this meeting, several key topics were discussed and examined. Among these topics were the working mechanisms of the expert committee for combating corruption of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, proposals related to annual activities in 2026, and the selection of the theme for annual activities in 2027. Additionally, the topic of a competition among Gulf Cooperation Council countries in the field of research and studies on the protection of integrity and the fight against corruption was also raised. In this context, recommendations related to workshops titled "Combating Corruption and Identifying the True Identity of Stakeholders" were also reviewed.
The participation of the Financial and Administrative Control Authority of Oman in this meeting reflects the country's firm determination to strengthen joint cooperation in combating corruption and exchanging experiences with oversight institutions of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. These efforts aim to establish the foundations of integrity, transparency, and the protection of national resources.
