Join us for an insightful seminar that explores the pivotal role of Internal Audit in ensuring organizations can maximize the benefits of AI while safeguarding its governance. Led by EY experts Rui Bastos and Kawther Haciane this session will highlight how effective internal audit practices can enhance AI initiatives, driving value while maintaining compliance and ethical standards.

Key Topics:

• Maximizing AI Benefits: Strategies for Internal Audit to identify and leverage AI opportunities within organizations.
• Safeguarding Governance: How Internal Audit can implement frameworks that ensure responsible AI usage and compliance with regulations.
• Risk Management: Assessing and mitigating risks associated with AI technologies to protect organizational integrity.
• Continuous Monitoring: Establishing processes for ongoing evaluation of AI systems to ensure alignment with governance standards.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of Internal Audit successfully enhancing AI governance and driving organizational value.

Date: Monday, 24 November 2025

Registration and networking: 5:30 PM

SEMINAR Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: The Diplomatic Club

Kawther Haciane

Kawther Haciane is a Principal at EY, specializing in Digital Risk within Risk Consulting. With over 20 years of international experience, she has developed knowledge in managing complex technological environments and mitigating risks in several sectors. Her career spans across multiple industries, including oil and gas, financial services, health care and IT consulting. Kawther’s dedication to Digital Risk has seen her in pivotal roles such as CISO of National Bank of Canada and Air Transat. She has also led IBM Security business in the Gulf and Levant.

Rui Bastos

Rui Bastos is a Partner at EY’s Risk Consulting Practice, specializing in Risk and Digital Transformation. With over 25 years of international experience, he has led large-scale programs in Business Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, IT Advisory, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics. Throughout his career, Rui has worked across multiple industries including Oil & Gas, Telecom, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Consumer Retail, and the Public Sector, supporting global organizations such as ARAMCO, Shell, BP, ADNOC, and Reliance Industries.

Before joining EY, Rui held senior leadership roles such as Chief Digital Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Internal Auditor in Fortune 100 companies. His expertise spans corporate governance frameworks, risk-based audit programs, digital transformation, and integrated GRC implementations.

Rui continues to be a thought leader in governance, risk, and technology transformation, guiding organizations to achieve resilience and sustainable performance.