Internal Audit Risks You Must Address in 2026
Internal Audit Services As Saudi organisations prepare for a year of rapid transformation and increased scrutiny, internal audit leaders must reassess priorities and sharpen their assurance coverage. Boards and executives now expect internal audit to move from a compliance checker to a strategic partner that helps unlock value while protecting the enterprise. This article outlines the highest priority risks that internal audit teams in the Kingdom should address in 2026 and provides practical steps to close gaps. Note that many organisations will benefit from external support such as consultant internal audit and from market specialists among Advisory Companies in Saudi Arabia to accelerate capability building. Why 2026 is different for internal audit in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia is moving through a phase of faster economic expansion and major structural change. The International Monetary Fund revised Saudi real GDP growth for 2025 to about four percent reflecting stronger oil ou...