Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media Achieves Full Conformance with Internal Audit Quality Standards

AJMAN, UAE, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has achieved Full Conformance with Internal Audit Quality Standards following an assessment of its internal audit activity, conducted by the UAE Internal Auditors Association. The achievement reflects the Department's commitment to international professional standards and to strengthening governance, accountability and institutional oversight.

The result was announced during the CAE Conference 2026, held in Abu Dhabi from 6 to 8 October and attended by leading internal audit executives, experts and specialists. The Department was recognised in the presence of HE Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, who also participated in the conference, reflecting the Department's active engagement in specialised professional forums and its commitment to international best practice in governance and internal audit.

The achievement demonstrates the maturity of the Department's oversight framework and its ability to manage risks proactively and efficiently. It also highlights the role of internal audit in enhancing institutional effectiveness, supporting sound decision-making, strengthening controls, upholding professional standards and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

The recognition further reinforces the Department's commitment to developing its oversight practices in support of good governance, performance efficiency and the responsible management of public resources, in line with the Ajman Government's direction to build an agile, trusted and sustainable government ecosystem.

HE Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi said: "Achieving Full Conformance with Internal Audit Quality Standards reflects a clear institutional vision that places governance, transparency and accountability at the heart of government work. Effective internal audit supports sustainable performance, strengthens institutional resilience and contributes to building the confidence of our partners and customers. This achievement also reflects the dedication of our teams and their commitment to professional standards and continuous development."

He added: "We value the assessment conducted by the UAE Internal Auditors Association and remain committed to continuously developing our oversight framework in line with leading international standards. We will continue to embed institutional practices that advance governance, performance efficiency and continuous improvement, supporting the competitiveness of Ajman."

This achievement adds to the Department's record of institutional excellence and reinforces its readiness to advance its strategic objectives while supporting Ajman's position as a model for efficient, accountable and future-ready government.