Qatar Justice Ministry Holds AML and Terror Financing Training

The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice has launched a specialized training program on combating money laundering and terrorism financing as part of efforts to strengthen legal awareness and professional capabilities among employees in ministries and government entities.

The week-long program is designed to improve participants’ understanding of the laws, procedures, and institutional responsibilities related to financial crime prevention. It also aims to enhance readiness among public sector workers who deal with issues connected to money laundering and terrorism financing.

Training covers four main legal topics

The program introduces participants to four key areas:

• General provisions of the law on combating money laundering and terrorism financing.

• Investigation and precautionary measures under the Criminal Procedure Code.

• International cooperation and extradition procedures, with emphasis on their importance.

• Criminal penalties prescribed for relevant offences.

In addition to legal instruction, the course includes practical applications and training exercises intended to strengthen participants’ understanding of the regulatory and procedural framework governing these crimes.

Program based on national laws and regulations

The training is based on several national laws, including Law No. (20) of 2019 on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, as amended, and its Executive Regulations issued under Cabinet Decision No. 41 of 2019. The curriculum also draws on the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure.

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Participants receive an overview of the national authorities responsible for combating money laundering and terrorism financing and the roles these institutions play in enforcing the law.

Two groups of participants

The Ministry has divided participants into two separate groups to ensure training is tailored to different professional backgrounds.

The first group consists of legal professionals working in ministries and government entities, while the second group includes non-legal personnel employed in sectors and positions connected to combating money laundering and terrorism financing crimes.

Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Khaldi highlights importance of training

Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Khaldi, Director of the Legal and Judicial Studies Center, said the program reflects the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to developing national legal expertise and strengthening preparedness to address modern financial and economic crimes.

“Combating money laundering and terrorism financing is a legislative and institutional priority that requires a thorough understanding of the relevant legal and procedural frameworks, as well as effective cooperation among national and international authorities,” Dr. Al Khaldi said.

He added that the program specifically targets legal professionals working in ministries and government entities and runs for five working days, from Sunday through Thursday, with four hours of training each day for a total of 20 training hours.

Focus on international cooperation and legal penalties

Dr. Al Khaldi expressed confidence that the course would provide participants with a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of combating money laundering and terrorism financing, the responsibilities of relevant national authorities, and the importance of international cooperation in addressing financial crimes.

He said the training also explains the criminalized acts and penalties established under the law, helping participants understand both preventive and enforcement measures.

Part of broader justice sector development efforts

The Ministry of Justice said the program forms part of its ongoing efforts to support specialized legal training and improve the competence of national professionals dealing with financial crime issues.

By strengthening expertise in money laundering, terrorism financing, and transnational crime cases, the initiative aims to reinforce the rule of law and support the effectiveness of the national justice system.