Ministry of Justice and King Saud University: Cooperation to train judicial personnel
In a move aimed at enhancing the quality of judicial outputs and raising the efficiency of human capital, the Ministry of Justice a strategic cooperation memorandum with King Saud University , in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Justice, Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani. This agreement aims to exchange expertise and knowledge, and to support and develop the capabilities of human resources working in the judicial and legal fields, keeping pace with the rapid developments witnessed by the judicial system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Details of the agreement and its objectives
The memorandum was signed by Dr. Salman bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice for Judicial Affairs, and Professor Ali bin Mohammed Musmali, Acting President of King Saud University. The memorandum focuses primarily on providing a range of educational programs and specialized training courses in the judicial and legal fields for staff of both entities, as well as for relevant specialists at various academic levels.
This partnership aims to achieve several objectives, most notably:
- Raising the professional competence of staff working in the justice sector.
- Enhancing the level of scientific and practical qualification of judges, assistants and employees.
- Supporting the development of specialized capacities in line with the latest legal practices.
The context of judicial development and Vision 2030
This step comes within the framework of a comprehensive development drive underway in the Kingdom's justice sector, aligned with the objectives of Vision 2030 , which places great emphasis on developing the judicial system and improving the legal work environment. The Ministry is working diligently to bridge the gap between academic education and practical application, as investing in human capital is the cornerstone of the success of national transformation initiatives in the justice sector, particularly with the issuance of new legislation such as the Evidence Law, the Personal Status Law, and the Civil Transactions Law.
The importance of partnership with academic institutions
Drawing on the expertise of King Saud University, the Kingdom's oldest academic institution, represents a significant addition to the Ministry's efforts. The university possesses a wealth of academic and research experience in its law and legal studies faculties, which contributes to:
1. Enhancing the quality of judicial rulings: by providing practitioners with the latest jurisprudential and legal theories.
2. Aligning training outcomes: ensuring that training programs are aligned with the actual needs of the judicial labor market.
3. Improving performance quality: enhancing services provided to beneficiaries through highly qualified personnel.
Expected impact locally and regionally
This collaboration is expected to positively impact the speed and accuracy of litigation in the Kingdom, thereby enhancing the Saudi judiciary's regional and international standing as a trusted legal authority. This development also contributes to creating an attractive legal environment for foreign investment, as the stability and efficiency of the judicial system are crucial factors in attracting global capital.
This memorandum confirms the Ministry of Justice’s continued direction towards expanding its partnerships with national academic institutions, to ensure the sustainability of development and to keep pace with global legal changes, in a way that serves the interest of justice and society.
