Amman, Aug. 18 (Petra) -- The Audit Bureau concluded celebrations marking the golden jubilee of the Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI) on Tuesday, reflecting on 50 years of joint institutional action and advancing the audit profession across the Arab world.

Held under the theme "Towards a Brighter Auditing Future: 50 Years of Dedication," the anniversary gathering convened heads and delegations of supreme audit institutions (SAIs) across Arab nations, regional and international organization representatives, diplomats, and senior government officials.

The golden jubilee marked a major milestone for ARABOSAI, combining a review of five decades of professional cooperation, knowledge sharing, and expertise exchange with a forward-looking vision for the future of auditing amid rapid technological shifts, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and evolving public management practices.

President of the Audit Bureau Radhi Al-Hamadeen said Jordan’s hosting of ARABOSAI’s 50th anniversary reflects the organization's role in building trust, cooperation, and professional partnership among member institutions, elevating Arab audit capabilities on the global stage.

Al-Hamadeen added that the event holds added significance given ARABOSAI's role as the regional framework for Arab SAIs and its alignment with the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), which ensures Arab institutions stay connected with global auditing developments and international best practices.

A specialized panel discussion highlighted modern practices in deploying advanced technologies including AI to refine audit methodologies, boost efficiency, analyze audit evidence, and enhance risk detection and response capabilities.

Panel participants recommended boosting the readiness of SAIs, advancing their human, technical, and professional capacity, broadening the use of digital tools and analytics in public financial auditing, and deepening knowledge sharing across member bodies.

Al-Hamadeen emphasized that technological transformation requires SAIs to build agility and foresight, noting that independence, objectivity, neutrality, and technical competence remain the foundational pillars of public audit credibility.

On the sidelines of the event, heads of delegations held bilateral meetings and signed several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation, joint initiatives, and professional exchange between peer audit bodies.

The audit bureau chief affirmed that Jordan remains committed to supporting Arab institutional collaboration, preserving national resources, and furthering shared developmental goals.

//Petra// AF