Accra:Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and President of the Court of Cassation, presided over the 12th meeting of the presidents of supreme and cassation courts in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting was conducted as part of Bahrain's leadership of the 46th session of the GCC Supreme Council. It included participation from the presidents of supreme and cassation courts of GCC member states and Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Thani, Assistant Secretary-General for Legislative and Legal Affairs at the GCC General Secretariat.
During the meeting, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali welcomed the court presidents and delegations, expressing gratitude for the support from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He emphasized the role of this support in advancing justice, the rule of law, and fostering cooperation among GCC nations.
The meeting addressed the enhancement of judicial systems through collaboration, the exchange of judicial experiences, and the application of emerging practices to improve judicial efficiency. Discussions included the enforcement of family-related judicial rulings across GCC states and the integration of artificial intelligence and modern technology in judicial processes.
Key agenda items included the electronic GCC Judicial Journal, reports on combating money laundering and human trafficking crimes, and the selection of topics for future annual reports. The establishment of a GCC award for judicial research, the recommendations from the first annual judicial conference, and the exchange of innovative judicial rulings were also considered.
Participants reviewed preparations for the upcoming GCC conference on judicial cooperation and the development of an electronic platform for judicial rulings. The meeting concluded with the recognition of outstanding individuals under the GCC Award for Administrative Excellence in Supreme and Cassation Courts.