Melbourne Hosts Sixth Round of 'From Riyadh to the World' Initiative

The Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA KSA) led by its CEO and board member Abdullah Saleh Al-Shebeili participated in the sixth round of the "From Riyadh to the World" initiative, held on the sidelines of the National Internal Audit Conference in Melbourne, Australia. The participation continues the institute's efforts to showcase the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's most successful professional expertise in the oversight sector in general, and internal auditing in particular.

 The event brought together the executive leadership of the Institute of Internal Auditors in Australia, senior executives, and professionals from major Australian government agencies and companies.

 During the discussions, various professional topics and successful experiences from the Kingdom were highlighted, including innovative auditing approaches at Sadara Chemical Company, a case study on digital transformation in internal auditing, and the role of data analytics in revolutionizing internal auditing to align with the company's strategic directions and strengthen its auditing function.

 Al-Shebeili stressed that IIA KSA's participation in the conference reflects the significant advancements Saudi Arabia has made in internal auditing and oversight. He noted that the Saudi experience has become an international model, thanks to the continuous development of the regulatory and internal auditing system, and the adoption of best practices that have enhanced institutional performance and reinforced governance principles. The CEO added that, with the support of wise leadership, the Kingdom has successfully transformed its business environment and boosted institutional compliance, positioning itself among the leading countries in this field.

 Al-Shebeili further highlighted that this progress has contributed to the Institute of Internal Auditors ranking IIA KSA among the world's top 10 professional associations, noting that this recognition underscores the Kingdom's esteemed position in the sector. He also reiterated IIA KSA's commitment to enhancing Saudi Arabia's presence in the global professional landscape through knowledge exchange with leading institutions, and showcasing achievements that reflect the Kingdom's dedication to sector development in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.