Saudi Arabia Elected ASOSAI President for 2027-2030

President of the General Court of Audit Dr. Hussam bin Abdulmohsen Al-Anqari. (SPA)
President of the General Court of Audit Dr. Hussam bin Abdulmohsen Al-Anqari. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Elected ASOSAI President for 2027-2030

President of the General Court of Audit Dr. Hussam bin Abdulmohsen Al-Anqari. (SPA)
President of the General Court of Audit Dr. Hussam bin Abdulmohsen Al-Anqari. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Court of Audit, was elected president of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the period 2027 to 2030.

The Kingdom’s nomination was announced following a vote of the ASOSAI Governing Board during its 59th meeting in Busan city, South Korea from September 19-22.

On the occasion, President of the General Court of Audit Dr. Hussam bin Abdulmohsen Al-Anqari congratulated the Saudi leadership, saying the election was recognition of the Kingdom’s achievements and leading roles in the fields of auditing drawing public financial monitoring policies.

Established in 1978, ASOSAI is one of the Regional Groups of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions. It boasts 48 charter members, members, and associate members.



Saudi Mining Licenses Reach 2,401 by End of 2024

Saudi Mining Licenses Reach 2,401 by End of 2024
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Saudi Mining Licenses Reach 2,401 by End of 2024

Saudi Mining Licenses Reach 2,401 by End of 2024

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Sunday that the number of valid mining licenses in the Kingdom has reached 2,401 by the end of 2024.

The licenses cover various categories, including mining, exploration, reconnaissance, building materials quarries, and small mine operations.

According to the 2024 Mining Sector Indicators Bulletin, issued by the National Industrial and Mining Information Center, the majority of these licenses were granted for building materials quarries (1,481), followed by exploration (642), mining and small mining exploitation (215), reconnaissance (41), and surplus mineral ore extraction (22).

The bulletin serves as a critical tool for monitoring developments in the mining sector, tracking both existing and newly issued licenses across various regions of the Kingdom. By boosting transparency and providing accurate data, the initiative supports investors and decision-makers in making informed choices that contribute to the sector’s growth and sustainability.