Manama: The Board of Trustees of the Judicial and Legal Studies Institute held its 26th meeting under the leadership of Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and President of the Court of Cassation.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting saw the participation of key figures including Dr. Ali bin Fadhl Al Buainain, Attorney General; Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments; Counselor Nawaf Abdullah Hamza, President of the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission; Judge Isa Sami Al Mannai, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments; Dr. Fouad Mohammed Al Ansari, President of the University of Bahrain; Salah Ahmed Al Medfaa, President of the Bahraini Bar Society; Dr. Khaled Serry Seyam, President of the Institute; and Judge Dr. Riyadh Mohammed Siyadi, Director of the Institute.
During the session, the Board assessed the Institute's major accomplishments for 2025, monitored the progress of prior decisions, and reviewed training and financial performance reports. They also discussed institutional development initiatives and future plans focused on enhancing judicial and legal training, supporting access to justice, and boosting public confidence, in line with the Government Plan and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
Shaikh Khalid bin Ali highlighted that the Institute's achievements demonstrate institutional development, the expansion of training programs, and investment in judicial human capital, all contributing to the rule of law and the enhancement of judges' professional skills.
The Board examined the 2025 annual report, which detailed 128 training programs amounting to 1,388 hours. These benefited approximately 3,903 participants, including judges, prosecutors, lawyers, legal researchers, and practitioners. The programs covered core, continuous, and awareness initiatives, with a focus on professional skills and integrating law with modern technology.
Dr. Al Buainain emphasized the Institute's role in advancing legal and judicial development, noting its regional and international collaborations in training judicial staff.
Minister Al Maawda praised the Institute's pivotal role in supporting the justice system, stressing that judicial and legal training is essential for improving performance, keeping pace with legislative developments, and enhancing service quality.
The Board also discussed development initiatives undertaken during the year, including specialized programs, legal training for the deaf, data protection courses, HR manager training with the Financial Disclosures' Examination Authority, and joint programs with Youth City, emphasizing societal inclusivity and alignment with sector needs.
Dr. Khaled Seyam noted that the achievements of 2025 were supported by the Board, the Ministry, and partnerships with national and international institutions, reinforcing the Institute's role as a national reference center for judicial studies.
Judge Dr. Riyadh Siyadi added that the Institute will continue specialized and awareness programs based on training needs to further improve judicial and legal performance, service quality, and public confidence.