Doha: HE President of the State Audit Bureau Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Emadi affirmed that National Day is an occasion to deepen the meanings of unity, loyalty, and belonging among the people of the nation, and to recall the values upon which the State of Qatar was founded: giving, work, and progress.
According to Qatar News Agency, the President of the State Audit Bureau said that National Day is a legacy passed down from one generation to another. It is a day to honor the efforts made by the founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, in establishing the foundations of the State. It also provides an opportunity to review the national achievements accomplished and to draw inspiration to continue the journey of development under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
He explained that this year's National Day slogan, "With You It Rises, From You It Awaits," places a great responsibility on citizens to work towards the advancement of their country and contribute to its progress in solidarity with the leadership. It also defines the partnership between the people and the nation in all fields, as this slogan embodies the nation's vision that building human capital is the greatest investment for consolidating its progress and ensuring the sustainability of its contributions.
National Day is an annual occasion on which pride in the nation's rich history is renewed. Commemorating this occasion is not merely a celebration, but rather an embodiment of the people's connection to their leadership and their homeland, and a reinforcement of the national identity.
He emphasized that the celebrations of this day, along with the accompanying cultural and national events, help deepen the connection of generations to the history and identity of the State of Qatar, and instill, particularly among the youth, a spirit of citizenship and responsibility toward the nation. National Day also reflects the unity of the people around their leadership and renews the mutual trust between leadership and society in continuing the path of development and progress.
HE Al Emadi affirmed that the annual observance of this day carries a profound meaning that transcends being a national occasion; it is a broad expression of the Qatari people's appreciation for the nation's journey since its founding. National Day, he added, is not a referendum in the political sense, but rather a unifying national occasion that clearly reflects a state of collective awareness and pride in the achievements of the founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, and the progress and development continued by the leaders who followed him.
His Excellency noted that the State Audit Bureau has made several pivotal accomplishments regarding its institutional strategy, as it has further developed the government service evaluation system by conducting comprehensive reviews of programs and initiatives linked to the Third National Development Strategy and the efficiency of government operational performance, which helped raise the quality of services and accelerate response time.
The Bureau also conducted a comprehensive evaluation of government operational plans and the extent of their implementation in practice, thereby strengthening a culture of accountability and ensuring the optimal use of public resources.
HE Al Emadi explained that the State Audit Bureau has placed particular importance on striking a balance between profitability and service quality in entities of an economic nature. These achievements have contributed to enhancing service quality, developing institutional performance, and creating added value for citizens, in line with the state's vision for sustainable development and improved government efficiency.
His Excellency further pointed out that, in its pursuit of keeping pace with digital transformation and enhancing the quality of oversight work, the State Audit Bureau has continuously updated its tools and methodologies in accordance with international best practices in auditing. The Bureau has adopted AI-based big data analytics programs, enabling it to process large volumes of information and link data across various government entities.
HE the President of the State Audit Bureau said that the Bureau was keen on training its staff on using these valuable tools to ensure optimal utilization of digital technologies and to enhance overall quality in oversight work. He noted that the State Audit Bureau continuously works to develop its methodologies, anticipate future developments, and address the needs of the upcoming period. Among its most important future strategies are electronic integration and full digital transformation in audit operations.
HE Al Emadi concluded his statement to QNA by saying that, in addition to all of the above, the Bureau continuously works to build specialized national human capacities by developing and training national cadres on the latest digital audit tools, fostering a culture of innovation in the Bureau, encouraging the attainment of internationally recognized professional certification, and strengthening partnerships and cooperation through the exchange of expertise with Arab and international oversight bodies.