The Financial Audit Authority (FAA) announced the Foreseeing Government Audit Future Conference 2024, scheduled for 24 October at Madinat Jumeirah, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority.
This year’s theme, ‘Tomorrow’s Auditor,’ emphasizes Dubai’s leadership in government auditing, bringing together key figures, senior officials, and experts in auditing, finance, and economics. These discussions will also serve to support Dubai’s economic landscape, aligning with its development goals.
Local and international speakers, including senior officials from Dubai’s government and federal entities, will share their expertise on global auditing standards and practices. One notable session is titled ‘The Role of Effective Governance and Oversight in Achieving the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.’
His Excellency Abdulrahman Al Hareb, Director General of the Financial Audit Authority, highlighted the need to raise awareness and build a strong culture of auditing and governance within public institutions, adding that these are key pillars in ensuring sound financial practices and boosting the emirate’s growth and prosperity. The conference will feature multiple panel discussions in line with the FAA’s commitment to enhancing accountability, transparency and integrity in the use of public resources in Dubai.
The conference will open with a keynote session titled ‘Governance of Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Economy,’ presented by His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications. Additionally, there will be side sessions on key topics such as fraud risk assessment, performance monitoring best practices, and how these can be applied to internal auditing to shape the future of government auditing and governance.
Now in its second year, the conference builds on the success of the inaugural edition, which helped highlight best practices in government auditing to improve efficiency and support development. The event features panel discussions and workshops on best practices and forward-thinking solutions essential for advancing government auditing processes.
Addressing the conference's objectives, HE Al Hareb stated: “This aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to achieve excellence across all sectors.”
