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Sixth session of Arab Anti-Corruption Convention Conference kicks off

<p>Doha: The sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention kicked off on Monday under Chairmanship of President of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA), HE Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad. The conference will run for three days.</p> <p>In his opening remarks, Advisor to the Head of the Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission and…

Sixth session of Arab Anti-Corruption Convention Conference kicks off

Doha: The sixth day-long conference of the Arab states parties to the Anti-Corruption Convention began on Monday, chaired by Palestinian official Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad. The conference's opening remarks were delivered by Saeed Shehadeh, a senior advisor to the Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission and the previous session's chairperson.

Shehadeh thanked Qatar for its hospitality during Palestine's presidency of the fifth session, despite the challenges posed by Israeli restrictions and the ongoing conflict. He also praised the support provided by other Arab states to help the Palestinian presidency carry out its duties during that session. Dr. Maha Bakheet, the Acting Head of Legal Affairs, explained that the sixth session was convened to allow states parties to submit draft resolutions.

She noted that various issues related to the implementation of the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention would be addressed during the meeting, including improving the review mechanism, enhancing preventive measures, and promoting transparency in beneficial ownership.

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