Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — Wednesday, 8 October 2025:
The Chairman of the Administrative Control Authority of Libya, Mr. Abdullah Qaderbouh, participated in the First Annual General Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network (MENA-ARIN), held in Jeddah from 8–9 October 2025.
The meeting brought together high-level representatives from Member States, alongside international and regional organizations and networks working in the areas of anti-corruption, asset recovery, and financial integrity. The forum served as a strategic platform to enhance regional cooperation, exchange expertise, and strengthen international coordination in line with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
In his address, Mr. Abdullah Qaderbouh commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) for their outstanding organization and commitment to fostering dialogue and cooperation among regional and global stakeholders. He emphasized the importance of consolidating efforts among member countries to combat corruption, recover illicit assets, and uphold the principles of integrity, transparency, and good governance.
“This initiative reflects our shared determination to unify regional efforts in the fight against corruption and strengthen international cooperation in asset recovery,” Mr. Qaderbouh stated. “Through such collective engagement, we build trust among member states and enhance the effectiveness of national institutions in protecting public resources.”
The MENA-ARIN network represents a vital component of a global system of ten regional asset recovery networks, designed to accelerate information exchange, improve inter-agency cooperation, and support the implementation of global anti-corruption frameworks. The launch of this first general meeting marks an important milestone in establishing sustainable regional partnerships aimed at building institutional capacity, advancing asset recovery mechanisms, and eradicating the financial roots of organized crime.
