Jordan Justice Minister Commends UAE Leadership in Digital and Transnational Crime Prevention

Dr. Bassam Samir Shihada Al Talhouni highlights bilateral cooperation and praises Emirates expertise at UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

The Minister of Justice of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has expressed profound appreciation for the United Arab Emirates’ advanced capabilities in addressing digital and transnational criminality, underscoring the strength of bilateral judicial cooperation between the two nations.

Speaking during the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Bassam Samir Shihada Al Talhouni affirmed that Jordan and the UAE maintain comprehensive judicial agreements encompassing cooperation and legal assistance across their respective systems. He noted that the partnership exemplifies the highest standards of international collaboration in matters of justice and the judiciary.

The Congress, currently convening at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, addresses some of the world’s most significant contemporary challenges, particularly the evolving landscape of criminal activity and the imperative to strengthen international cooperation in combating it and facilitating equitable access to justice.

Dr. Al Talhouni identified emerging categories of crime as particular sources of concern, notably digital offences and those targeting vulnerable populations including women and children. He emphasised that such threats demand resolute commitment from each nation, as reflected in the Abu Dhabi Declaration—a comprehensive framework wherein states have pledged before the United Nations to implement comprehensive measures to counter these crimes.

The Jordanian minister advocated for extensive international cooperation coupled with legislative modernisation and a critical review of frameworks governing artificial intelligence and digital technologies. He recognised that whilst digital technologies have become indispensable to contemporary society, their proliferation necessitates heightened awareness regarding implications and the development of robust international agreements regulating their deployment.

Dr. Al Talhouni further commended Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, for articulating the UAE’s pivotal contributions to this domain. He expressed particular appreciation for the Emirates’ distinguished experience in addressing artificial intelligence-related crime, transnational criminal activity and digital offences—expertise he identified as a valuable resource for Arab nations seeking to strengthen their own institutional capacity.

Source: WAM