DOHA : The Sultanate’s delegation is headed by His Excellency Sheikh Ghosn bin Hilal Al-Alawi, Head of the State Financial and Administrative Audit Institution, and includes leaders of anti-corruption bodies, alongside representatives of international organisations, academic institutions, professional bodies and researchers. The conference is among the world’s most significant platforms for combating corruption, bringing together all 192 signatory countries to the UNCAC.

Addressing the conference on behalf of Oman, HE Sheikh Ghosn reaffirmed the Sultanate’s strong commitment to working with the international community to promote integrity and combat corruption, stressing the importance of exchanging expertise and knowledge to support sustainable development. He said Oman’s participation reflects the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, launched by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, which prioritises effective oversight, accountability, transparency and the efficient use of public funds to enhance government performance and economic value.

He noted that since joining the UN Convention against Corruption in 2013, Oman has taken consistent steps to prevent and combat corruption while strengthening integrity and accountability in public financial management. As part of these efforts, the Sultanate launched the National Integrity Enhancement Plan 2022–2030, based on global best practices. The plan seeks to unify the efforts of government, the private sector and civil society through key pillars including legislative development, institutional integration, community awareness and international cooperation, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

In concluding his remarks, HE Sheikh Ghosn underlined Oman’s continued support for international initiatives aimed at promoting integrity, combating corruption and reducing its negative impacts.

The conference agenda includes reviewing reports on the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption and discussions on the Convention’s review mechanism. Sessions cover criminalisation and law enforcement, international cooperation, preventive measures and asset recovery, alongside an assessment of outcomes from the UN General Assembly’s special session on global anti-corruption challenges. The conference also examines a Secretariat memorandum on the work of governmental expert meetings focused on enhancing international cooperation under the Convention.

On the sidelines of the event, the Omani delegation will present a working paper titled “The National Plan to Promote Integrity in the Sultanate of Oman and its Impact on Achieving Integrity and Combating Corruption” at a joint side event for anti-corruption authorities, scheduled to be held the day after tomorrow.

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