Manama: The Judicial Institute Board of Trustees conducted its 25th meeting, attended by key figures including Dr. Ali bin Fadhel Al Buainain, Attorney General; Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf; and Nawaf Abdulla Hamza, President of the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission. The meeting also saw the participation of Issa Sami Al Mannai, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf; Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al Ansari, President of the University of Bahrain; Salah Ahmed Al Midfa, President of the Bahrain Bar Society; Dr. Khaled Serry Seyam, President of the Judicial and Legal Studies Institute; and Dr. Riyadh Seyadi, Director of the Judicial and Legal Studies Institute.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Al Maawda highlighted the institute's initiatives aimed at enhancing partnerships with the private sector, reflecting Bahrain's commitment to developing legal professionals and improving the quality of justice and legal services. This aligns with the ongoing development of the judicial system and aims to strengthen public trust.
Dr. Seyam shared that the institute has proposed several cooperation initiatives awaiting approval, with plans to sign memoranda of understanding with various academic and training institutions. This effort is part of a broader strategy to expand and improve the institute's programme offerings.
Additionally, Dr. Seyam presented the training activity plan for the second half of the year, reviewed progress on past decisions, and discussed mechanisms for developing selected programmes to better align with current judicial and legal practices.
Dr. Seyadi assured the board of the institute's dedication to its strategic development plan, which is aligned with Bahrain's legislative developments and best training practices. He emphasized upcoming initiatives designed to meet institutional needs.
The board acknowledged the institute's management and staff for their efforts and stressed the importance of enhancing training programmes and fostering collaboration with national and international partners to maintain high standards in legal and judicial capacity building.
The meeting also included a review and approval of the minutes from the 24th meeting, follow-ups on previous recommendations, and discussions on recent developments in the institute's operations. The board was informed about the institute's training activities for the first half of 2025, which included 55 training programmes, 408 hours of instruction, and approximately 1,984 participants, showcasing the institute's comprehensive training services.