Union Coop to sponsor IIA’s 2018 International Conference

DUBAI, 30th April, 2018 (WAM) -- Union Coop has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), which states that the Union Coop will be sponsoring the 2018 International Conference of the Internal Auditors, which is going to be hosted in Dubai on 6th to 9th May, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The recent agreement comes in the direction of Union Coop’s commitment to support UAE based international events and contribute to the state’s success as well as global reputation in a notable manner.

Speaking about the event and Union Coop’s initiative, Khalid Humaid bin Diban Al Falasi, CEO of Union Coop, said, "We’ve always believed that Internal Audit diligence is one of the pillars of our National Economy. Through this sponsorship, we look forward to support national activities such as this, which inversely contributes to our nation’s economy and supports Union Coop’s social responsibility objectives as well."

Abdulqader Obaid Ali, Chairman of the UAE Internal Auditors Association, UAE IAA, said, "I am very pleased to see this level of commitment and support from Union Coop towards the IIA. This support stems from the management’s deep understanding about the importance of internal auditing in the progress of the overall nation."

He further praised Union Coop’s desire to be a part of this important International event hosted by the UAE, which will include information, lectures and workshops for the benefit of concerned professionals.