Amna Hassan Al Shamsi, Director of Financial Policies and Government Accounting Standards at the UAE Ministry of Finance, has been appointed to the Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) for a renewable three-year term, extendable up to nine years.
The historic appointment marks the first official representation of the UAE on the international council, which plays a key role in shaping global public sector accounting standards and promoting financial governance and transparency worldwide.
The appointment of Amna Al Shamsi to the IPSASB CAG board reflects international confidence in Emirati national talent and their leading role in shaping financial policies and government accounting practices.
Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, said that the achievement adds a new milestone to the UAE’s record of active participation in global financial organisations, reaffirming its leadership in adopting the highest international standards in public financial management.
AlKhoori noted that the appointment aligns with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ Vision, and the nation’s commitment to fiscal sustainability and government transparency. He added that Al Shamsi’s membership on the council highlights the prominent role of Emirati women in international financial leadership, and embodies the UAE’s approach to empowering national talent to contribute to shaping and developing global financial frameworks.
The Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) is one of the key advisory arms of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB). It brings together representatives from international organizations, financial institutions, and government bodies around the world to provide strategic and technical advice on the development of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
