VIENNA — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), has officially assumed the presidency of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network). The assumption of presidency ceremony was held at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Saudi Arabia was honored with this recognition following its unanimous election to chair the network for the 2025–2027 term during a high-level meeting in Beijing, China. Saudi Arabia's presidency of the network —the largest international platform for coordinating joint efforts among law enforcement agencies to investigate and combat cross-border corruption — underscores member states' recognition of the Kingdom's commitment to fighting corruption. This also reflects the international community's trust in Saudi Arabia's ability to advance global cooperation in prosecuting those responsible for corruption and addressing cross-border corruption issues. The network includes more than 219 law enforcement agencies from over 120 countries, as well as numerous international organizations. The handover ceremony marked the transition of leadership from the Chief Prosecutor of the Special Prosecutor's Office against Corruption and Organized Crime of Spain to Deputy of the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority for International Cooperation Dr. Nasser Aba Al-Khail. The event was attended by representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), along with several senior international officials and representatives from the network's member states. Chairman of the GlobE Network Dr. Nasser Aba Al-Khail emphasized that the Kingdom aims to enhance collaboration among member states to combat corruption in alignment with the United Nations Convention against Corruption. "The Kingdom seeks to create new strategies for asset recovery and initiate a secure communication platform to facilitate quicker and more efficient information exchange among member states. This will enhance international cooperation and empower governments to tackle emerging challenges in combating corruption, refine asset recovery processes, and more effectively trace illicit funds across borders," he said. This achievement underscores Saudi Arabia's ongoing dedication to strengthening international initiatives aimed at combating corruption. It plays a significant role in developing the necessary policies and tools to address corruption crimes while promoting transparency and accountability on a global scale. This commitment reinforces Saudi Arabia's status as a proactive contributor to the establishment of fair, just, and sustainable governance systems.
