About UAE IAA
The UAE Internal Auditors Association is the premier professional body for internal auditors in the United Arab Emirates, dedicated to advancing the practice of internal auditing.
Our Mission
To advance the practice of internal auditing in the UAE by providing world-class professional development, networking opportunities, and resources to our members.
Our Vision
To be the leading voice for internal audit professionals in the UAE, recognized globally for excellence in promoting the value and importance of internal auditing.
Our Core Values
Values – Guiding Principles
These five core values represent our fundamental commitments, guiding our actions, decisions, and service to members and the profession.
Transparency
Open & Accountable
We operate with clarity, ensuring our actions are accountable to all members.
Responsiveness
Agile Member Service
We listen actively and respond swiftly to member needs with efficiency and care.
Unity
Inclusive Representation
We champion diverse voices to advance the profession as a collective.
Stewardship
Ethical Leadership
We safeguard professional standards and protect the integrity of our profession.
Transformation
Purposeful Innovation
We embrace innovation and future readiness to meet emerging challenges.
Vision 2030
Building a Global Benchmark
Our 7 strategic objectives chart the course toward becoming a global benchmark for internal audit excellence.
7
Strategic
Objectives
Advance governance, risk, and control influence.
Enhance member value proposition.
Optimize events positioning and delivery.
Build an elite Audit Academy.
Develop a Centre of Excellence in QA and AI.
Sustain a high-performing workplace.
Embed commercial sustainability.
Board of Directors
Meet the distinguished leaders guiding our association towards excellence.
Past Board of Directors
Abdulqader Obaid Ali
Chairman of the board
Ahmad Aljanaahi
BOD Member and Director of Internal Audit — The Executive Office
Ayyoob Abdulla Al Marzouqi
BOD Member and Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Policy & Strategy Affairs — MoHRE
Dr. Ali Al Muwaijei
Vice Chairman and Head of Governance, Compliance & Agility — DEWA
Dr. Ayesha Bin Lootah
BOD Member and Assistant Vice President: Licensing, Supervision & Assurance — VARA
Dr. Hanan Almarzooqi
Treasurer and Governance & Compliance Director — GDRFA, Dubai
Dr. Noora Ayyoob Mohammad
Board Secretary and Director of Internal Audit — Ministry of Finance
Fahad Mohamed Alhosani
BOD Member and Director of Internal Audit Office — Federal Tax Authority
Khalid Al Halyan
BOD Member and Chief Audit Executive — Internal Audit, Dubai Aviation City Corporation
Executive Committee Members
Key Partners
Our valued partners contributing to the advancement of the internal audit profession.