Kuwait commits to strengthening Arab corporations against corruption

Kuwait: Vice President of the Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), Nawaf Al-Mahamel, reiterated Kuwait's dedication to enhancing Arab and international cooperation in preventing corruption during his speech at the fifth session of the Arab anti-corruption convention.

Al-Mahamel emphasized Kuwait's proactive approach towards developing institutional legislation and mechanisms for anti-corruption, aligning with international and regional legislative advancements in the field. He highlighted Kuwait's commitment to exchanging experiences, best practices and information with counterparts, fostering collaboration through joint memoranda of understanding and mutual legal assistance requests.

Al-Mahamel stressed the necessity of embracing technological, digital and electronic methods in addressing the evolving landscape of corruption. He mentioned Kuwait's efforts to stay abreast of qualitative and technical developments in anti-corruption, emphasizing the importance of leveraging advanced technologies, particularly in the era of artificial intelligence.

Furthermore, Al-Mahamel highlighted the significance of citizen engagement in combating corruption, advocating for opportunities for citizens to participate in legislative processes and contribute to the refinement of existing legislation.

Amid discussions on corruption, Al-Mahamel drew attention to the plight of Palestinians, condemning the inhumane actions of the Zionist occupation and calling for Arab solidarity and international support for the Palestinian cause.

As Kuwait's representative at the Arab anti-corruption convention, Al-Mahamel championed the integration of technology in corruption prevention, showcasing Kuwait's advancements in digital transformation. He emphasized the positive impacts of governmental digitalization on service provision, citing applications such as "Mobile ID," "Sahel," and "Meta" for scheduling government appointments as examples of streamlined electronic services benefiting citizens and residents alike.