Doha: Qatar chaired the second ministerial meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies in OIC Member States and signed the pivotal "Makkah Convention". This significant gathering underscored Qatar's commitment to fostering cooperation among Islamic nations in combating corruption, with the event being marked by active participation from member states. According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting highlighted the State of Qatar's initiative to strengthen international collaboration in anti-corruption efforts. His Excellency Mazin bin Ibrahim Al Kahmous, President of the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, lauded Qatar's role in hosting the meeting amidst the ongoing turmoil in Palestine and Lebanon, which has resulted in significant loss of life and suffering, particularly among women and children. His Excellency emphasized Saudi Arabia's dedication to Islamic cooperation, referencing its recent hosting of the International Coalition for a Two-State Solution initiative and other ministerial meetings. He noted that the Kingdom's commitment to sharing expertise led to the first ministerial meeting on combating corruption in OIC states, resulting in the approval of the Makkah Al Mukarramah Convention. This convention aims to enhance information exchange and investigations among law enforcement authorities to facilitate asset recovery. HE Al Kahmous stressed the importance of addressing cross-border corruption, highlighting its detrimental impact on Islamic societies and their development. He noted that collaborative anti-corruption efforts are vital for realizing the 2030 vision of prosperity and sustainable development in Islamic countries. He further elaborated on the Makkah Al Mukarramah Convention as an ideal framework for bolstering anti-corruption measures and international cooperation. The convention encourages member states to expedite its signing and ratification, following the 50th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers held in Cameroon in August 2024. Additionally, the Foreign Mi nisters' decision acknowledged a joint initiative between Saudi Arabia and the Maldives to host an international forum on "Integrity in Tourism" in 2025, aimed at enhancing cooperation among member states. HE Al Kahmous also highlighted the complexities in measuring corruption and Saudi Arabia's efforts in partnership with international organizations to develop relevant methodologies and indicators. Concluding his remarks, His Excellency expressed hope that the meeting's outcomes would foster the common interests of Islamic nations in combating corruption and curtailing safe havens for corrupt activities. The meeting commenced with the formation of a Bureau to oversee the implementation of decisions from previous gatherings, with Qatar taking on the presidency. Azerbaijan, Senegal, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia were appointed as Vice-Chairs and Rapporteur, respectively. An exhibition organized by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority complemented the meeting, featuring pavilions from various ministries and the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network).