Manama:Nawaf Abdullah Hamza, President of the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission, chaired the 31st Meeting of the Standing Committee of Officials of Legislation Departments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States in Manama. The meeting included participation from Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Assistant Secretary-General for Legislative and Legal Affairs at the GCC General Secretariat.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Hamza emphasized Bahrain's commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to support joint GCC action. He highlighted the importance of strengthening ties and integration among member states, which are based on shared goals and interests.
The meeting addressed several agenda items, such as the proposed strategy for the Permanent Committee for 2027-2029, and the methodology for drafting and reviewing unified laws and their implementing regulations. These discussions aim to enhance the quality and consistency of GCC legislation. Two proposals from the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission were also presented, focusing on establishing a common GCC framework for using artificial intelligence tools in legislation departments and preparing a unified code of conduct for staff.
Hamza noted the importance of addressing AI's role in legislative work, emphasizing the need for clear policies to ensure its effective use while mitigating risks. He called for a GCC framework based on national experiences to ensure responsible AI use, maintain confidentiality, and uphold human oversight. The meeting also explored ways to improve coordination and cooperation to support joint GCC action.