Nabgha Wins Presidency of Knowledge Team in UN's GlobE Network with 91% of Votes

The Public Authority for Combating Corruption, known as "Nizaha," announced its election to lead the third thematic working group on peer knowledge and learning within the GlobE Network, under the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The election was secured with 91% of the votes from representatives of member entities participating in the ballot, marking an international achievement that reflects confidence in national competencies and Kuwait’s role in strengthening anti-corruption efforts.

Nizaha’s election took place during a meeting held by the network yesterday, Wednesday, via video conference. The Authority will lead the working group’s activities and coordinate its efforts with other working groups, the secretariat, and the network’s steering committee, thereby contributing to the development of knowledge and expertise exchange mechanisms and enhancing practical cooperation among anti-corruption law enforcement authorities worldwide.

Anwar Al-Qadiri, Director of the International Cooperation Department at Nizaha, emphasized that Nizaha’s election to this responsibility represents a milestone for Kuwait and reflects the trust and respect it enjoys among international anti-corruption entities.

Al-Qadiri stated that securing 91% of the votes is "not merely a victory in presiding over an international working group, but a vote of confidence in the State of Kuwait, its national competencies, and its ability to make a genuine contribution to international anti-corruption efforts." She considered this trust a responsibility that necessitates doubling efforts and achievements.

She added that the election reflects a trend the Authority seeks to consolidate, which involves transitioning from participation in international forums and experience sharing to contributing to the leadership of initiatives and shaping joint work paths, thereby enhancing Kuwait’s presence and influence in the global anti-corruption system.

She clarified that the significance of this achievement extends beyond assuming a leadership position within the network; it also encompasses the working group’s role in transforming international knowledge and experiences into practical tools that specialized authorities can utilize to combat increasingly complex corruption crimes, particularly those crossing borders.

She noted that combating corruption requires, alongside legislation and authorities, access to specialized knowledge, leveraging countries’ experiences, and developing employees’ skills, highlighting the importance of Kuwait leading a team focused on converting international expertise into applicable knowledge and tangible results.

For his part, Dary Al-Buwaibes, Observer for International Organizations and Conferences at Nizaha, stated that the third working group plays a crucial role in developing guidelines and knowledge materials, exchanging best practices among law enforcement authorities, and identifying emerging challenges, risks, and patterns in corruption crimes, including those related to modern technologies, virtual assets, and artificial intelligence. The group also proposes initiatives to enhance the efficiency of relevant agencies in combating these crimes.

He affirmed that Nizaha, during its leadership of the working group, will strengthen coordination among member entities, encourage the exchange of successful experiences, and develop knowledge and training initiatives that support the capacities of specialized authorities to detect corruption crimes, prosecute perpetrators, trace proceeds, and recover illicit funds.

Al-Buwaibes said, "Our goal is not limited to the team’s role in exchanging information and expertise, but rather to transform this knowledge into practical tools and actionable initiatives that contribute to enhancing the capacities of anti-corruption agencies, helping them address emerging challenges and raise the efficiency of international cooperation in pursuing transnational corruption crimes."

He added that this achievement gains particular significance given the expanding scope of the GlobE Network, which includes 256 anti-corruption entities from 137 countries, providing a platform for direct and secure communication among law enforcement authorities, thereby facilitating faster information exchange and enhancing cooperation in cross-border cases.

Al-Bouyab indicated that the election of “Integrity” as head of the team represents the culmination of sustained efforts to enhance Kuwait’s presence at international forums, noting the Authority’s participation in the seventh meeting of the General Assembly of the Network, held in Vienna from August 25 to 28, 2026.

During the meeting, Kuwait presented its experience in international cooperation and combating transnational corruption crimes, its efforts to enhance beneficial ownership transparency, and its experience in receiving electronic complaints through the “Sahl” application.

On the sidelines of the meeting, the Kuwaiti delegation held bilateral meetings with representatives of anti-corruption authorities in several countries, discussing opportunities to strengthen cooperation and exchange information and expertise, which contributed to expanding the Authority’s international relations and highlighting Kuwait’s experience in this field.

Al-Qadiri emphasized that the Authority views this responsibility as an opportunity to enhance Kuwait’s contribution to developing joint international efforts, stressing that its success in leading the team will be measured by the practical initiatives and outcomes that benefit Network members, not merely by assuming a leadership position.

She concluded by saying: “We are proud of this international confidence, but our ambition goes beyond winning the election to proving Kuwait’s suitability for this responsibility through action and achievement. We believe that national competencies are capable of competing and leading at the international level when given the opportunity, and we will work to ensure that Kuwait’s presidency of Integrity for this team becomes a genuine addition to the trajectory of international cooperation in combating corruption, and a new achievement recorded in the name of the State of Kuwait.”