Al-Zahrawi University

:An outline of Al-Zahrawi University's anti-bribery and corruption policy

Al-Zahrawi University is dedicated to the optimal levels of transparency in all its operations. The university opposes all forms of bribery and corruption. This policy gives accurate instructions to minimize the risk of corruption within the university. Faculty and staff are expected to follow this policy and ensure that all applicable laws are followed

:The extent of Al-Zahrawi University's anti-bribery and corruption policy

The Anti-bribery and corruption Policy laws are applicable to all employees, faculty, students in Al-Zahrawi University. This policy covers all activities performed at the university, including academic, administrative, and financial opertions, thus ensuring ethical standards at all levels of the institution

:Key terms of Al-Zahrawi University's anti-bribery and corruption policy

The following terms in Al-Zahrawi University's anti-bribery and corruption policy are defined as stated below

•  Bribery: The act of providing anything of value to influence the actions of an individual in a power position
• Corruption: The misuse of entrusted power for personal benefits
• Employee: Any individual employeed by Al-Zahrawi University
• Stakeholder: Any individual or group interested in the actions and decisions of Al-Zahrawi University
• Third party: Any individual or organization interacting with Al-Zahrawi University
• Gift: Anything of value given without anticipated return

Conflict of Interest: When private interests collide with the interests of the institution

:Prohibitions at Al-Zahrawi University

Al-Zahrawi University prohibits the below conducts in accordance to anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws

• Offering Bribes: No employee or faculty member shall offer or give any type of a bribe
• Accepting Bribes: No employee or faculty member shall ask for or accept any form of a bribe
• Gifts and hospitality: Employees and faculty members are not allowed to give or accept any gift
• Conflict of Interest: All employees and faculty members must avert any situation in which
  personal interests collide with the interests of the university
• Embezzlement and fraud: The engagement in embezzlement or fraud is prohibited
• Retaliation: It is forbidden to take revenge on anyone who reports a violation of this policy
  The university is dedicated to protecting whistleblowers from retaliation.

:Responsible parties at Al-Zahrawi University

To ensure adherence with the anti-bribery and corruption policy laws, the following duties are assigned to the parties as listed below

• Board of trustees: The Board supervise the university operations and ensures its adherence
  to ethical principles
• College leadership (Deans, Directors, and Department Heads): The college inspects
  compliance levels and reports any possible breach to the responsible authorities
• Compliance officer: The compliance officer is responsible for executing the fraud and
  corruption prevention procedures and offering training and resources to all staff and faculty
• Staff and faculty: All staff members must understand the Anti-bribery and corruption policy
  and adhere to its principles. Staff members are also expected to report any instance of bribery or corruption to their supervisor or the compliance officer
• Students: Students are required to understand and adhere to the Anti-bribery and corruption
  policy. They are also required to report any suspected situation of bribery or corruption.

:Reporting violations

Establishing an efficient and private reporting mechanism for all employees, faculty, and students to notify about any possible breach of the anti-bribery and corruption policy, while ensuring the protection of whistleblowers from retaliation actions

:Training and awareness

Offering training sessions for all staff, faculty, and students to ensure their understanding of the anti-bribery and corruption policy.

The procedure for reporting potential bribery or corruption instances at Al-Zahrawi University

:Al-Zahrawi University has established the following reporting procedure

• Private reporting channels: by email and hotline
• Protection of whistleblowers
• :Reporting process steps

 Initial Report: Every report received is given a reference number-

Acknowledgment: After that, the compliance officer acknowledges the receipt of the report-

Initial evaluation:The compliance officer performs a preliminary investigation to decide if a-
report requires a full investigation

Investigation: If necessary, a formal investigation is started-

Results and actions: After finishing the investigation, the results are documented, and-
necessary corrective actions are taken

:Penalties for breaching the Anti-bribery and corruption policy laws

Al-Zahrawi University is dedicated to implement the following penalties according to the
:severity and type of the violation

• :For employees and faculty member

Verbal or written warning: For minor violations-

Suspension: Temporary dismissal or unpaid suspension may be applied for more serious violations-

Termination of service: For serious or repeated violations-

Legal action: If the violation represents a criminal offense, then the institution may refer-
the violation to police enforcement authorities

• :For Students

Verbal or written warning: For minor violations-

Probation: The student may be placed on temporary probation-

Temporary suspension-

Discharge: In serious violations, a student may be permanently dismissed from the university-

 Legal procedures: In cases of criminal offenses, the university has the rights to refer the incident-
to law enforcement authorities

:Training and awareness on the anti-bribery and corruption policy

To guarantee the proper implementation of the anti-bribery and corruption policy regulations, Al-Zahrawi University is obligated to offer training sessions to enhance awareness among all staff, faculty, and students. The following procedures are implemented

• :Mandatory training programs

For Staff and faculty: All employees and faculty members must undergo a mandatory training-
on anti-bribery and corruption procedures during their employment period

For Students: Educational seminars on integrity and the anti-bribery and corruption policy-
 are included in the curriculum

• :Monitoring and assessment

Feedback mechanisms: Gathering feedback from participants to determine the efficiency of-
training programs implemented

Continuous improvement: Regularly reviewing and updating the training materials to-
reflect changes in laws and regulations