Third Zakat, Tax, and Customs Conference 2024 Kicks Off in Riyadh.

Riyadh: The third edition of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Conference 2024 titled "Shaping Tomorrow for Sustainable Ecosystem" organized by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), commenced today under the patronage of Minister of Finance and ZATCA Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammed Al-Jadaan, bringing together a wide range of officials and experts from around the world. According to Saudi Press Agency, the minister inaugurated the December 4-5 conference with a speech highlighting the event's role in promoting international cooperation to address tax and customs challenges, support economic growth, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and contribute to economic recovery. He emphasized that the conference convenes at a time when the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in achieving the initiatives and goals of the Saudi Vision 2030, adding that ZATCA has played a pivotal role in achieving these targets, particularly in the field of digital transformation. Al-Jadaan said that t he authority has made considerable strides, attaining a 99.35% score on the UN E-Government Development Index, thanks to developing its digital services and implementing over 350 requirements aligned with this index. In his address, ZATCA Governor Eng. Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi said: "Through this conference, the authority aims to foster local, regional, and international efforts toward building advanced zakat, tax, and customs systems that contribute to enhancing global economic growth and addressing security and economic challenges." The first day of the conference features several panel discussions involving numerous distinguished officials, experts, and leaders. The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Conference is held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. It has drawn extensive participation from various countries with its panel discussions and exhibition featuring approximately 90 local, regional, and international entities. The event also includes more than 70 workshops and is set t o host the signing of numerous agreements and memoranda of understanding.