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Arab News
04-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Justice Ministry Training Center boosts legal expertise
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Justice has enhanced the competency of legal professionals through its Judicial Training Center, focusing on improving training quality and professional reliability in line with best practices. 'In Q2 2025, the Judicial Training Center at the Ministry of Justice trained over 8,000 individuals through 107 courses. Beneficiaries included judges from the Ministry of Justice and the Board of Grievances, lawyers, notaries, marriage registrars, legal researchers, Judicial Support Center for Enforcement staff, and enforcement service providers,' said the ministry. The center delivered programs such as lawyer qualifications, judicial assistant training, notary certification, lawyer development, internal conciliator training, marriage registrar training, and enforcement service provider training. These align with the ministry's goals to enhance training quality and efficiency. 'The MOJ's training center plays an important role in qualifying individuals to work in judicial services roles such as qualifying individuals to become licensed attorneys and qualify other individuals to play important roles such as becoming judges and marriage registrars,' Dr Osama Ghanem Alobaidy, adviser and professor of law at the Institute of Public Administration in Riyadh, told Arab News. 'It employs best methods to do that including teachers who are well qualified to instill legal skills and knowledge in order to do their jobs,' he added. The center's training plan focuses on specialized qualification, continuous professional development, and addressing trainees' needs, said the ministry. It incorporates diverse digital training tools and supports research to advance judicial and legal personnel development. The Judicial Training Center adheres to rigorous standards to deliver specialized qualification programs, continuous professional development, targeted training needs assessments, and a diverse range of digital training tools, reinforcing its role in advancing judicial and legal expertise. In 2024, the center introduced over 14 new certification and training diplomas. It also developed more than 74 training modules with innovative educational approaches and added over 13 new services to its online platform.
Zawya
23-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Judicial Institute signs MoU with Morocco's Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature
The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature of the Kingdom of Morocco to foster the exchange of legal knowledge and expertise through training programs and specialised seminars focusing on judicial and fields of mutual interest. The agreement was signed during a remote meeting held in the presence of Her Excellency Judge Dr Ebtessam Ali Al Badwawi, Director General of DJI and H.E. Judge Abdelhanine Touzani, Director General of Morocco's Superior Judicial Institute. The MoU seeks to promote the dissemination of academic resources such as publications, books, and periodicals, and contribute towards the progress of legal research and studies within both institutes. The agreement also addresses the coordination of mutual field visits, thereby strengthening efforts to empower the judiciary and build capacity. H.E. Judge Dr Ebtessam Ali Al-Badwawi, Director General of DJI, said: 'At the Dubai Judicial Institute, we aim to strengthen our ties with leading judicial and training institutions. We are delighted to sign this MoU with the Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature of the Kingdom of Morocco to set up a framework for bilateral collaboration and combine our efforts to improve training programs. We are confident in the outcomes of this collaboration, which will help enhance judicial training pathways and foster the exchange of legal knowledge across both countries.' Meanwhile, H.E. Judge Abdelhanine Touzani, Director General of Morocco's Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature, expressed his delight in collaborating with DJI. In his remarks, he emphasised that the move reflected the unwavering commitment of both parties to enhance joint institutional work to boost judicial knowledge and design training programs for legal and judicial professionals. This agreement marks a key milestone in DJI's portfolio of strategic collaborations with leading judicial institutions across the Arab world, highlighting its strategic approach to cross-border collaboration. The move comes in line with DJI's mission to uphold legal excellence, foster a robust judicial culture, and follow Dubai's vision of creating an advanced judicial ecosystem capable of navigating future challenges.
Zawya
03-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Judicial Institute signs MoU with French National School for the Judiciary to foster judicial training
The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French National School for the Judiciary (École Nationale de la Magistrature - ENM) as part of its efforts to reinforce strategic partnerships and promote the exchange of judicial and legal expertise. The key objective of the agreement is to reinforce bilateral collaboration in judicial training, develop shared insights to improve the capabilities of judicial members and navigate legal challenges of the modern world. 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. For further information, please contact: Orient Planet Group (OPG) Email: media@ Website:
Zawya
27-05-2025
- General
- Zawya
Dubai Judicial Institute Board of Directors holds its second meeting for 2025
The Board of Directors of Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) convened its second meeting of 2025 on May 27, 2025, at the Institute's headquarters, chaired by H.E. Counsellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of the Emirate of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Judicial Institute. The meeting was attended by H.E. Professor Dr. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director of Dubai Courts and Vice Chairman of the Board. Board members, including H.E. Counsellor Dr. Lowai Mohamed Belhoul, Director General of the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, H.E. Counsellor Ahmed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary General of the Supreme Legislation Committee of Dubai, H.E. Counsellor Abdul-Moneim Salem bin Suwaidan, Lawyer, and H.E. Judge Dr. Ebtessam Ali Al Badwawi, Director General of the Dubai Judicial Institute, participated in this meeting. The meeting included the ratification of the minutes of the previous Board meeting (Meeting No. 2 of 2025) and reviewed the Institute's Annual Report for 2024. The report underscores DJI's commitment to implementing global best practices in judicial training and its ongoing efforts to reinforce Dubai's position as a global beacon of justice and judicial excellence. The meeting also addressed future partnership projects with legal and training entities, highlighting the importance of expanding collaborative efforts to strengthen DJI's presence and its impact. The Board also discussed the new training programs that the Institute plans to launch, most notably the 'Judicial and Legal Studies Program for Judicial Trainees – Criminal Track,' which is designed to cultivate and advance the professional competencies of national talent for future roles in criminal judiciary. The meeting concluded with a review and emphasis on DJI's continuous efforts to enhance its strategies and training programs in alignment with future judicial and legal requirements. These efforts fortify the Institute's position as a leading judicial training and a distinguished legal knowledge development hub. Notably, DJI has been officially accredited as a certified training entity by the National Qualifications Center under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Al Bawaba
19-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Dubai Culture and Dubai Judicial Institute Partner to Advance Legal Knowledge Exchange
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Judicial Institute to broaden cooperation in judicial and legislative areas. This agreement reflects both organisations' dedication to deepening public literacy around legal principles and cultural awareness, underpinning Dubai's innovation-driven economy and shaping the emirate's future development. The MoU was inked at the Etihad Museum in the presence of HE Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, and HE Judge Dr Ebtessam Ali Al Badwawi, Director General of Dubai Judicial Institute, along with officials from both organisations. The agreement establishes channels to share institutional expertise, best practices, and legal insights via specialised training workshops, seminars, conferences, and forums. It covers collaboration on annual programmes and events, exchange visits and co-authored publications, and reciprocal access to books, reports, and periodicals. Both parties will also work together on research outputs, enhancing their collections while engaging audiences more effectively. HE Hala Badri highlighted that Dubai has a unique creative environment and a flexible legislative ecosystem, which has contributed to attracting talent from around the world and making the emirate a true hub for creatives. She underlined the importance of the partnership in improving proficiency in legal matters across the community. She said: 'This MoU is a landmark step in raising awareness within the cultural sector and demonstrates our resolve to exchange best practices and deliver impactful experiences that strengthen proficiency in regulatory requirements for individuals working in the industry. It also contributes to stimulating innovation and encouraging investment in the knowledge economy. We are proud to partner with the Institute, which aligns with our commitment to strengthen integration with other Dubai Government entities." HE Judge Dr Ebtessam Ali Al Badwawi noted that the MoU underscores the Institute's dedication to educating the public, aligning with its mission to foster a sustainable legal environment built on awareness, positive engagement, and recognised qualifications that meet labour market needs. She said, 'This partnership marks a new milestone in the Institute's journey and supports our efforts of expanding the reach of legal culture and improving the means of spreading it within the community. Our partnership with Dubai Culture contributes to raising legal knowledge among talented individuals in various creative fields. It also enables access to our publications and supports our efforts in enriching Dubai's cultural movement.'
