Doha:Manama Bahraini parliamentary staff participated in a training programme on artificial intelligence legislation hosted by the UAE Federal National Council. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance parliamentary cooperation and exchange expertise among GCC states.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the programme included staff from the secretariats-general of Bahrain's Shura Council and Council of Representatives. Participants in the training were Shura Council Legal Adviser Dr. Mohsen Al Ghurairi and Legal Researcher Hawra Juma, as well as Sharifa Al Khaja from the Council of Representatives' Information Technology Directorate and Khalid Al Bader from its Legal Affairs Directorate.
The training addressed both national and international AI legislation, focusing on regulatory frameworks for AI technologies. Additionally, the UAE council shared its experiences in using AI to enhance parliamentary operations. The programme also provided opportunities for participants to meet with council officials to understand their administrative processes and working procedures. This exchange is seen as a valuable step in strengthening coordination and advancing parliamentary cooperation within the GCC.