GCC Supreme Courts’ Technical Committee holds sixth meeting

KUWAIT: The Technical Office Committee of the Supreme Courts and Courts of Cassation in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states convened its sixth meeting in Kuwait on Wednesday, under Kuwait’s chairmanship. According to a statement published by the Ministry of Justice on Thursday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Justice, and Head of the Technical Office in Kuwait, Counselor Owaid Al-Thuwaimer.

The committee reviewed several key agenda items, including a memorandum from the GCC General Secretariat concerning the electronic Gulf Judicial Magazine. Discussions also covered draft regulations for the magazine, submitted by Kuwait, which were reviewed, amended and approved by the member states.

Technical Office Committee of the Supreme Courts and Courts of Cassation in the Gulf Cooperation Council States holds its sixth meeting.- KUNA photos

The committee further discussed a memorandum on organizing an annual judicial conference to exchange experiences and explore emerging judicial systems within the region. Another memorandum addressed the proposed publication of a book highlighting notable rulings and legal principles issued by the Supreme and Cassation Courts in GCC countries. In preparation for the 11th regular meeting of the heads of Supreme and Cassation Courts in the GCC, three topics were proposed for the 2026 annual conference. One of these will be selected during the upcoming session. — KUNA