Qatar wins Presidency of Permanent Arab Committee on International Humanitarian Law
<p>Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar has won the presidency of the Permanent Arab Committee on International Humanitarian Law, becoming the first country to hold the position since the committee’s establishment in 2025.</p> <p>The Ministry of Justice said in a statement yesterday that Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian…
Cairo, Egypt: Qatar has been elected to lead the Permanent Arab Committee on International Humanitarian Law, marking the first time the country has held the position since the committee's inception in 2025. The Ministry of Justice announced that Undersecretary and Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, H E Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi, was chosen as Chairperson during the 166th Arab League Council meeting in Cairo.
The election process involves direct voting from nominees submitted by national committees responsible for international humanitarian law in Arab League member states. Established by a proposal from Qatar and approved by the League of Arab States' Council, the committee aims to bolster collaboration among Arab nations on international humanitarian law, share knowledge and best practices, and foster a culture of respect for its principles.
Minister of Justice H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Mohannadi expressed that Qatar's selection underscores Arab appreciation for the country's work in justice, the rule of law, and humanitarian efforts, highlighting the growing confidence in its legal and judicial institutions.
Written by urgent.news from The Peninsula Qatar's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
