Egypt Showcases Its Vision for Integrating AI in Auditing
Misr Mubasher – October 30, 2025
Egypt presented its vision for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into auditing practices during the 25th Congress of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), hosted in Sharm El-Sheikh with the participation of audit leaders from across the globe.
During the plenary session on the second technical theme, “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Audit Work,” Counselor Mohamed El-Faisal Youssef, President of Egypt’s Central Auditing Organization and current head of INTOSAI, opened the session by emphasizing that AI has become a key driver in improving institutional efficiency and transparency.
AI as a Partner, Not a Replacement
El-Faisal stressed that artificial intelligence should not be viewed as a replacement for human auditors, but rather as a supportive partner that expands analytical capabilities, identifies hidden patterns, and enhances oversight efficiency.
He underscored the importance of adopting a hybrid auditing model that combines intelligent algorithms with human judgment to ensure accurate interpretation of results while maintaining fairness and transparency.
El-Faisal also outlined a six-pillar framework for applying AI in audit work:
• Establishing clear policies governing AI use based on integrity and privacy principles.
• Strengthening data sovereignty through secure, interoperable data repositories.
• Integrating machine learning and predictive analytics across audit stages.
• Developing digital skills training programs for auditors.
• Conducting regular performance evaluations of AI systems.
• Sharing best practices among INTOSAI member institutions.
Global Experiences and Case Studies
The session featured contributions from Norway, the United Kingdom, India, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia, each presenting its experience in using AI in financial auditing and public sector performance oversight.
The UK showcased its use of AI for anomaly detection, while India presented a government performance evaluation system.
Norway explored AI as an audit subject in itself, Kenya focused on capacity building, and Saudi Arabia highlighted successful real-world applications of smart technologies in audit environments.
Towards a Shared Vision for Digital Governance
In his closing remarks, El-Faisal noted that the discussions reflected a growing global consensus toward more transparent, accountable, and digitally governed public institutions, emphasizing that AI has become a cornerstone in advancing the credibility and effectiveness of modern auditing systems.
