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Dubai to host the 7th Chief Audit Executive Conference
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BY A STAFF REPORTER December 12, 2017 Print Send to Friend
DUBAI: The UAE is leading the way for the region by setting exemplary standards in internal audit, which is working in tandem with the
smart initiatives by the government.

Dubai is hosting the 7th Chief Audit Executive Conference from December 12 to 13. It is being organised by the UAE-IAA,which has over
1,700 internal audit professionals as its members.

The conference will be held under the patronage of the UAE Minister of Economy, Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori.

The Minister remarked: Auditing is playing a vital role in the success of organisations across the UAE, especially as the economy strides
toward transforming to a ‘smart economy’.

The UAE has always been on the forefront in adopting the latest and best technology, policies and processes in every area and now we
see it is actively pursuing its move to stay 10 times ahead of others. This brings in bigger challenges for auditors and today’s gathering GALLERY
of top leaders and chief executives in this field presents a strong platform to discuss these challenges and layout a strategic roadmap to
prepare for the next-gen auditing. I wish this conference great success in achieving its goals of taking internal auditing to the next level.”

Abdulqader Obaid Ali, Chairman, UAE Internal Auditors Association (IAA), highlighting the rising importance of internal audit, said
organisations can reap the tremendous business opportunities presented by digital transformation only if they are fully equipped to
handle the numerous challenges that come along the way and an effective internal audit plays a critical role in ensuring this success.

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More than 200 Chief Audit Executives from over 30 countries will participate in the fully interactive “Smart Conference”, to be held under
the theme ‘Internal Audit in the Matrix of Digital World’.

The UAE, through its path-breaking initiatives toward transforming business and life by innovative implementation of the latest smart
technologies, is setting exemplary standards.

The recently launched UAE’s Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution will further strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for
the Fourth Industrial Revolution and increase its contribution to the national economy by means of advancing innovation and future
technologies.

The ‘Smart Dubai’ 2021 initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of
Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, will lead to fully paperless transactions by the Dubai government by 2021. TIME OUT

These and numerous other initiatives are ushering in a wave of rapid transformation in the way businesses are being conducted, and
organisations are keen on effectively handling and making the most of the Digital Era.

The two-day conference, which is dedicated for the Creme de la Creme in the field of Internal Audit, will witness internal audit experts
leading names in the audit industry including Protiviti, PwC, Grant Thornton, KPMG, More Stephens, Deloitte and Team Mate, share
insightful presentations on highly relevant subjects ranging from VAT Implementation Audit, Demystifying Artificial Intelligence, Digital
Forensics, Understanding Cyber Risks across the Generational Divide, Consumer Internet of Things, the CAE brand in a Digital World, Big
Data, Critical Readiness Elements for VAT to Social Media Governance, Humanity in the Digital Era, Beyond Data and Analytics and other SPORT
subjects, helping organisations stay ahead of the challenges presented by digital transformation.

Richard Chambers, IIA Global CEO, will deliver a Key Note address on the opening day of the conference. Saeed Al Dhaheri, Chairman of
Smartworld, will deliver a guest speaker speech during the conference.

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