Latest news with #AbdullahHamadAlKhalidi
Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
MoJ hosts training courses on IP rights protection and combating money laundering
QNA Doha The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is organising two training courses for several legal professionals from various ministries and government agencies. The courses centre on legal protection of intellectual property (IP) and combating money laundering and terrorism financing in Qatari law. The legal protection of intellectual property course, which began last Sunday and will continue until Thursday, July 10, aims to introduce participants to intellectual property rights and their legal protection under Qatari law and international agreements. It includes two main themes, defined by reference to Law No. 7 of 2002 on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, and related laws, agreements, and treaties. The first axis of the two courses addresses the protection of literary and artistic works under Qatari law and international agreements, while the second axis addresses the protection of industrial property under Qatari law and international agreements. The course on combating money laundering and terrorism financing crimes in Qatari law aims to familiarise participants with the general provisions of the law on combating money laundering and terrorism financing and the authorities involved in combating these crimes. It also explains the investigation mechanism and precautionary measures in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure, emphasising the role of international cooperation in combating these crimes and outlining the penalties prescribed for them. The course curriculum includes four axes: the first axis includes the general provisions of the law on combating money laundering and terrorism financing; the second axis addresses the investigation mechanism and precautionary measures; the third axis reviews international cooperation and extradition; and the fourth axis tackles the penalties for money laundering and terrorism financing crimes. Commenting on the courses, Director of the Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Khalidi stressed the importance of these specialised training courses in developing the legal skills of legal researchers and specialists in various ministries and government agencies, noting the importance of these training courses in meeting the ministry's needs and aligning with societal demands and technological and scientific advancements. He pointed out that these developments highlight the need to keep pace with methods of protecting intellectual property rights and combating money laundering crimes. Dr. Al Khalidi indicated that the Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice, within the framework of the ministry's vision for development and modernization, under the supervision and oversight of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, and the support provided by the minister to the Center to keep pace with the country's comprehensive development process, has developed training programs that keep pace with the progress and modernization witnessed by the country at the level of development programs and plans, particularly in technical fields that serve to develop the country's legal system and advance it to broader horizons. This is in line with the sectoral plans of the Third National Development Strategy and the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. He explained that the Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice aims to meet the country's training needs and strengthen its local partnerships to meet the training needs of various governmental and semi-governmental institutions in the country. It also works to develop the legal profession and raise the efficiency of its practitioners. Work is underway to design and offer quality programmes and courses that take into account practical and applied aspects, focusing on preparing qualified national cadres in various legal specialties and fields, as well as related fields, by enhancing the specialised technical skills and expertise of legal professionals in various government agencies.
Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
MoJ organises two training courses on protecting intellectual property rights, combating money laundering crimes
DOHA The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice is organizing two training courses for several legal professionals from various ministries and government agencies. The courses are centers on legal protection of intellectual property and combating money laundering and terrorism financing in Qatari law. The legal protection of intellectual property course, which began last Sunday and will continue until Thursday, July 10, aims to introduce participants to intellectual property rights and their legal protection under Qatari law and international agreements. It includes two main themes, defined by reference to Law No. 7 of 2002 on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, and related laws, agreements, and treaties. The first axis of the two courses addresses the protection of literary and artistic works under Qatari law and international agreements, while the second axis addresses the protection of industrial property under Qatari law and international agreements. The course on combating money laundering and terrorism financing crimes in Qatari law aims to familiarize participants with the general provisions of the law on combating money laundering and terrorism financing and the authorities involved in combating these crimes. It also explains the investigation mechanism and precautionary measures in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure, emphasizing the role of international cooperation in combating these crimes and outlining the penalties prescribed for them. The course curriculum includes four axes: the first axis includes the general provisions of the law on combating money laundering and terrorism financing; the second axis addresses the investigation mechanism and precautionary measures; the third axis reviews international cooperation and extradition; and the fourth axis tackles the penalties for money laundering and terrorism financing crimes. On this occasion, Director of the Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice Dr Abdullah Hamad Al Khalidi stressed the importance of these specialized training courses in developing the legal skills of legal researchers and specialists in various ministries and government agencies, noting the importance of these training courses in meeting the ministry's needs and aligning with societal demands and technological and scientific advancements. He pointed out that these developments highlight the need to keep pace with methods of protecting intellectual property rights and combating money laundering crimes. Dr Al Khalidi indicated that the Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice, within the framework of the Ministry's vision for development and modernization, under the supervision and oversight of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, and the support provided by the Minister to the Center to keep pace with the country's comprehensive development process, has developed training programs that keep pace with the progress and modernization witnessed by the country at the level of development programs and plans, particularly in technical fields that serve to develop the country's legal system and advance it to broader horizons. This is in line with the sectoral plans of the Third National Development Strategy and the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. He explained that the Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice aims to meet the country's training needs and strengthen its local partnerships to meet the training needs of various governmental and semi-governmental institutions in the country. It also works to develop the legal profession and raise the efficiency of its practitioners. Work is under way to design and offer quality programmes and courses that take into account practical and applied aspects, focusing on preparing qualified national cadres in various legal specialties and fields, as well as related fields, by enhancing the specialized technical skills and expertise of legal professionals in various government agencies.
Qatar Tribune
26-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Centre for Legal & Judicial Studies hosts training courses
QNA Doha The Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies concluded four training courses targeted at several legal professionals from various government ministries and entities. This comes as part of its efforts to enhance legal skills and meet the training needs of national cadres. The first course addressed liability arising from the use of AI in the medical field. It aimed to introduce participants to the concept of artificial intelligence, its medical uses, and the legal liability resulting from such utilisation. It also reviewed modern legal trends regarding assigning liability to smart systems. The second course discussed provisions on mortgaging movable assets in Qatari law, focusing on developing participants' legal knowledge regarding the provisions regulating mortgages and the resulting obligations and rights under national legislation. The third course examined provisions regulating the work of experts in Qatari law as part of the qualification programmes for accredited experts. The fourth course addressed trial procedures and appeals against criminal judgments, aiming to hone participants' legal skills in the field of pleading before courts and familiarise them with the legal mechanisms for appealing judgments. The fifth course covered provisions of the Qatari inheritance division procedures law, with the aim of enabling participants to gain familiarity with the legal and procedural aspects related to the implementation of inheritance division provisions. Director of the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Ministry of Justice Dr Abdullah Hamad Al Khalidi, emphasised the importance of organising such specialised courses, which keep pace with developments in the legal system and contribute to the advancement of legal cadres working in the government sector. He noted that the Centre, based on the Ministry of Justice's vision of development and modernization, is working to develop advanced training programmes that align with the digital and technological transformation the country is witnessing, thus contributing to supporting the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Qatar Tribune
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
MoJ presents working paper at Saratov Legal Forum in Russia
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), represented by the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, participated in the Saratov Legal Forum organised by the Saratov State Academy of Law in Russia, on June 19 and 20, via videoconferencing. Director of the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Ministry of Justice Dr Abdullah Hamad Al Khalidi presented a working paper on the future prospects for the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, capacity building and advancing the legal profession. He reviewed the centre's experience in supporting the legal system in Qatar through training and qualification programmes aimed at developing legal cadres in various sectors. Dr Al Khalidi highlighted the centre's efforts to build legal capacity through a range of programmes that include preparing judicial assistants, qualifying lawyers, and offering specialised courses in legal drafting, memorandum writing, and legal contracts, in addition to offering modern programmes in the fields of artificial intelligence and law, smart contracts, and digital transformation in the legal field. Dr Al Khalidi also discussed the centre's role in promoting legal research, noting the use of modern legal and statistical data to analyse legal reality and develop judicial policies. He also introduced the Center's Legal and Judicial Journal and its role in publishing peer-reviewed research and enhancing legal knowledge. In the area of legal awareness, Dr Al Khalidi showcased the centre's efforts to implement national initiatives aimed at raising legal awareness among various segments of society through community partnerships and the use of digital media to expand impact and disseminate legal culture. In his presentation, he also addressed the centre's strategic directions within the Ministry of Justice's 2025-2030 plan, including developing quality policies in training, establishing specialised legal writing units aligned with the Qatari legal system, integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the delivery and evaluation of training programmes, and building an integrated digital environment for managing legal knowledge in the country. The forum participants praised Qatar's experience in developing the legal profession, emphasising the importance of exchanging expertise and enhancing international cooperation in the field of legal capacity building. The Center for Legal and Judicial Studies' commitment to best practices and its commitment to adopting the latest legal and training systems was emphasised to ensure excellence and innovation in this vital sector.
Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Ministry of Justice concludes real estate valuation specialised course
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has wrapped up a course on real estate valuation and appraisal. The first-of-its-kind for real estate stakeholders and clients, the two-week specialized training — organised by MoJ's Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies — featured theoretical presentations and practical training on professional methods and tools. The participants have been provided with the needed knowledge and skills in accordance with best practices and applicable international valuation standards such as RICS and IVS. Assistant Undersecretary for Real Estate Registration Department Amer Saeed Al Ghafri gave the participants certificates of completion. He said the training aligns with the MoJ's new vision of the real estate registration and documentation sector's engagement with the public. Meanwhile, Director of the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Khalidi said the advanced course was designed to keep pace with the Centre's efforts to prepare and qualify legal personnel capable of serving the public efficiently and competently. The event gave a holistic understanding of the fundamentals, methods and applicable legal and regulatory procedures for property valuation, making it ideal for all real estate market enthusiasts. The five common methods include comparison, cost, income, discounted cash flow. The course also offered a detailed property inspection report, which includes all relevant valuation documents, such as lease contracts, engineering drawings, a site map, other contracts, and photographs of the property. It also covered the factors affecting real estate valuation and the importance of market analysis, as well as local and international standards and legislation related to real estate valuation.
