Dubai Judicial Institute signs MoU with French National School for the Judiciary to foster judicial training
The MoU was signed at the headquarters of DJI in the presence of Her Excellency Judge Dr Ebtessam Ali Al Badwawi, Director General of DJI, Judge Haffide Boulakras, Deputy Director of the ENM in Paris, and Judge Philippe Solomon from the Cultural Attaché Office at the French Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The agreement signifies a comprehensive framework for joint efforts across various judicial training fields and exchange of best legal practices. Furthermore, it aligns with the Institute's mission to prepare and qualify judicial cadres and supports its vision to strengthen its position as a pioneering institution in judicial training that showcases legal excellence and global competitiveness.
Through this agreement, both parties seek to strengthen their cooperation in creating curricula and academic programs, facilitating the exchange of expertise, and hosting joint events. These efforts are aimed at meeting training requirements and supporting developmental goals.
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