Qatar attends Arab Prosecutors Association meeting

Doha, Qatar - The State of Qatar took part in the sixth meeting of the Arab Public Prosecutors Association, held in El Alamein, Egypt. This marked Qatar's first involvement with the association following its recent membership. The move highlights Qatar's dedication to bolstering Arab cooperation, sharing knowledge and advancing legal systems and procedures throughout the region.

The delegation from Qatar's Public Prosecution was led by First Advocate General and Director of the Judicial Inspection Department, Abdullah Mohammed Al Maliki, along with several other Public Prosecution members. The meeting comprised sessions for points of contact, the Executive Committee, and the General Assembly. Participants engaged in detailed discussions on various crucial issues impacting the association's work and future growth.

Key topics included the adoption of amendments to the principles governing the association, such as establishing terms of office for Executive Committee members. Discussions also focused on creating the association's permanent center in Egypt, finalizing its administrative structure, and developing a digital documentation registry. Participants reviewed the association's financial status and explored plans for workshops in 2026.

On the institutional level, participants deliberated on enhancing communication with the League of Arab States to increase the association's visibility and role. They also approved communication with the European Union Agency based on a draft memorandum of understanding drafted by the General Secretariat. The group reviewed a proposal to introduce an annual award to recognize distinguished members of public prosecution authorities from member states. They also finalized discussions on other matters outlined in the General Secretariat's report.

The meeting concluded with Qatari Chief Prosecutor, Nasser Ali Al Nuaimi, being honored with the association's annual Distinguished Award, bestowed upon exceptional figures from public prosecution authorities of member states in recognition of their significant contributions to the legal field.