The General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security organised the forum titled "National Partnership for Enhancing Integrity and Combating Corruption", in conjunction with International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, with broad participation from government and private sector entities.
Colonel Ahmed Saad Al Rumaihi, Director General of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security, said that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, has established a firm approach to developing an integrated national anti-corruption system based on transparency, accountability, and the protection of national achievements. He noted that the close follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, is key to enhancing the efficiency of this system through measures that reinforce integrity values and strengthen confidence in state institutions.
He underscored that the Ministry of Interior, led by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, continues to implement the directives of the leadership by supporting national initiatives that promote integrity and governance, reflecting Bahrain’s commitment to combating corruption and safeguarding sustainable development.
Colonel Al Rumaihi added that organising the forum is part of developing awareness methods by shifting from general campaigns to specialised dialogue platforms targeting administrative leaders, decision-makers, and officials responsible for legal, financial, and compliance affairs in government and private entities, as well as representatives of the banking sector. He underlined the importance of enhancing joint cooperation and activating strategic partnerships to support anti-corruption efforts and institutional transparency.
He noted that the forum is part of a national strategy to entrench a culture of integrity, enhance institutional integration, and raise awareness of the importance of protecting public funds, in line with the Kingdom’s commitment to international agreements, foremost among them the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
The forum featured speakers from the General Directorate and national oversight bodies, including the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and the National Audit Office, who presented working papers on financial and administrative oversight, combating financial crimes, and best practices in integrity. More than 150 participants representing 55 ministries, authorities, companies, and banks participated, emphasising the importance of institutional and community partnership in promoting integrity values and combating corruption.