OQ
Group Hosts Internal Audit Forum

Muscat,
26 May (ONA) — OQ, the global energy investment group, hosts the Internal
Audit Forum in collaboration with the Institute of Internal Auditors Oman and
KPMG.

The
two-day event, held under the auspices of Sheikh Ghosn Hilal Al Alawi, Chairman
of the State Audit Institution (SAI), welcomed over 300 internal audit
professionals from the public and private sectors.

In
his remarks, Abdulrahman Ahmad Al Harthy, Chief Internal Audit Officer at OQ
Group, stated: “Hosting this forum reflects OQ’s commitment to strengthening
effective audit practices and contributing to developing transparent,
accountable, and well-governed institutions. We consider internal audit a
central pillar for organisational empowerment and decision-making.”

The
forum coincided with International Internal Audit Awareness Month and convened
experts from around the world to explore the evolving role of internal audit as
a strategic business partner. Discussions addressed a wide spectrum of themes,
including the digital audit revolution, emerging geopolitical risks, ESG
considerations, cybersecurity, and integrated assurance models. The agenda was
designed to equip internal auditors with the tools and insight needed to
elevate performance, build trust, and drive organisational resilience.

“At
OQ, we celebrate International Internal Audit Month with impactful initiatives
and knowledge-sharing platforms, investing in national talent and exchanging
expertise with global peers to uphold best practices in control, compliance,
and risk management,” Al Harthy added.

Forum
sessions examined global audit trends, regulatory shifts in Oman, and the
future of internal audit excellence, underscoring its role in advancing
sustainable governance models aligned with Oman’s national strategies.
Delegates explored how internal audit can add strategic value across
organisations through greater integration, innovation, and agility.

The
forum was attended by more than 300 internal auditors from various public and
private sector organisations. Also in attendance were members of the Board of
the Institute of Internal Auditors in Oman, the Oman Investment Authority,
senior executives, and representatives from the Institute of Internal Auditors Global.

This
initiative is part of OQ’s broader transformation journey to embed
accountability, resilience, and performance across its business, while
supporting national efforts to foster a modern, responsible, and innovation-led
private sector

—Ends/AG