Week-long program equips government employees with legal, investigative, and international cooperation frameworks to combat financial crimes and terrorism financing
Doha: The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice has launched a specialised training program on combating money laundering and terrorism financing, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the legal capabilities of employees across ministries and government entities and enhance awareness of the country’s legal and regulatory framework.
The week-long programme is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, procedural and institutional mechanisms for preventing and combating financial crimes. It covers four key areas: the general provisions of Qatar’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing legislation, investigation and precautionary measures under the Criminal Procedure Code, international cooperation and extradition procedures, and the penalties prescribed under the law.
Participants will also receive an overview of the national authorities responsible for combating these crimes, supported by practical exercises and case-based training aimed at strengthening their understanding of legal procedures and regulatory requirements.
The programme is based on Qatar’s key legislative framework, including Law No. 20 of 2019 on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, as amended, its Executive Regulations issued under Cabinet Decision No. 41 of 2019, the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure.
To ensure tailored learning, participants have been divided into two groups: legal professionals working in ministries and government entities, and non-legal personnel whose roles are linked to combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
Director of the Legal and Judicial Studies Center, Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Khaldi, said the initiative reflects the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to developing national legal expertise and enhancing institutional readiness to address evolving financial and economic crimes.
He stressed that combating money laundering and terrorism financing remains both a legislative and institutional priority, requiring a thorough understanding of legal and procedural frameworks alongside effective cooperation among national and international authorities.
Dr. Al Khaldi noted that the programme runs from Sunday to Thursday, providing four hours of training each day for a total of 20 training hours. He expressed confidence that participants would gain a solid understanding of the core concepts of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, the mandates of relevant national authorities, the importance of international cooperation, and the criminal offences and penalties established under Qatari law.
The training programme forms part of the Ministry of Justice’s broader efforts to expand specialised legal training, strengthen the competencies of national professionals in tackling financial crimes, and reinforce the rule of law while enhancing Qatar’s capacity to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and transnational crime.