Director of the Institute of Judicial Studies: Legal and Judicial Cooperation Enhances Understanding Between Kuwait and France

The Director of the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, Senior Counsel Badr Al-Musaed, emphasized the importance of cultural, legal, and judicial cooperation in enhancing mutual understanding and exchanging expertise between Kuwait and France.

This statement was made by Senior Counsel Al-Musaed on Sunday during a scientific seminar organized by the Institute in collaboration with the French Embassy in Kuwait, titled “Arbitration in Kuwait and France: A Comparative Perspective,” held on the occasion of the International Day of Law.

He added that comparing different legal experiences opens broader horizons for legal professionals to understand texts and practices, while also helping to grasp the transformations underway in arbitration in a world where cross-border transactions are increasing and economic and legal interests are intermingling to an unprecedented degree.

He clarified that arbitration is one of the primary means of dispute resolution, particularly for international commercial and investment disputes, noting that it represents a comprehensive legal system where jurisdictional issues intersect, alongside the recurring questions posed by the nature of international disputes and the evolution of trade and investment.

He highlighted the importance of a comparative perspective between the Kuwaiti and French legal systems, in terms of their specificities, historical trajectories, and legislative and judicial sources.

He pointed out that the Institute places special importance on such scientific gatherings, which contribute to knowledge transfer, building bridges of communication between legal and judicial institutions, exchanging expertise, and deepening dialogue among different legal schools.

He noted that the cooperation with the French Embassy in organizing this scientific seminar reflects the depth of relations between the two countries, expressing his hope that it will contribute to strengthening scientific and legal cooperation between the two sides.

For his part, Dr. Said Maamar, Academic Cooperation Attaché at the French Embassy and Deputy Director of the French Institute, stated that the comparison between France and Kuwait represents a valuable opportunity to study legal frameworks, experiences, and practices, expressing his hope that it will open new horizons for cooperation.

Maamar emphasized that arbitration plays a crucial role in resolving economic and commercial disputes, particularly those with an international dimension, noting that discussing legal issues of common interest allows for strengthening ties between relevant institutions and contributes to enhancing dialogue among legal professionals.

The scientific seminar, delivered by Professor Walid Ben Hamida of the University of Lille in France, was attended by Assistant Director for Continuous and Specialized Training at the Institute, Senior Counsel Saud Al-Sanea; Assistant Director for Relations, Communications, and Research at the Institute, Senior Counsel Dr. Ahmed Al-Maqled; and from the French side, Samia Sghaier, Cooperation Attaché at the Embassy.