Muscat is hosting the fourth edition of the SAI Young Leaders initiative, running until 12 December 2025.

Leadership is not a title or a stage; it is a journey of growth and transformation. Over the past year, the Young Leaders have undertaken an intensive development journey that challenged them to reflect, evolve, and lead with purpose in an increasingly complex public sector environment.

As one of IDI’s flagship initiatives, it empowers emerging SAI leaders with modern leadership tools, practical methodologies, strong collaboration skills, and forward-looking insights into the future of public-sector auditing.

Throughout the year-long programme, participants progressed through four interconnected learning pillars:

🔍 Discover Self – building self-awareness, ethical leadership, and personal resilience
👥 Lead People – strengthening communication, teamwork, and inclusive leadership capabilities
🌐 Discover the Universe – understanding global trends, digital transformation, and the evolving role of SAIs
🎯 Deliver Value – translating leadership into impact, relevance, and public value for citizens

The conference was opened by State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority, Mr Khalid Saif Khalaf Al Kharusi, Head of Chairman Office and Ms Archana Shirsat, Deputy Director General, IDI

Mr Said Salim Said Al Hajri, Head of International Relations, SAI Oman gave a presentation on the mandate of State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority, which includes an extended mandate to fight corruption.

Equipped with modern leadership tools, practical methodologies, strong collaboration skills, and forward-looking insights into the future of public-sector auditing, the next generation of SAI leaders will be ready to create impact around the world.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our host, the State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority (SAI Oman), for its strong commitment to advancing the audit profession and investing in the next generation of SAI leaders.

To learn more about this initiative, check out our SAI Young Leaders page.