Maldives signs five-year judiciary MoU with Saudi Arabia

The Supreme Court of the Maldives has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to strengthen judicial cooperation.  

The agreement was formalized on Sunday on the sidelines of the International Judicial Conference in Riyadh.  

Chief Justice Abdul Ghanee Mohamed signed the MoU on behalf of the Maldivian judiciary, while Dr. Walid Al-Samani, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Justice, signed on behalf of the Kingdom.  

According to the Supreme Court, this is the first MoU signed between the Maldivian judiciary and a judicial authority of an Arab Islamic country.  

The Supreme Court of the Maldives and the Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation and enhance collaboration between the two institutions.@KSAembassyMV pic.twitter.com/ATGembjy5o

— Maldives Judiciary (@judiciarymv) November 23, 2025

The five-year agreement outlines cooperation in six key areas, including:

• Strengthening judicial systems and legal norms  

• Enhancing administrative procedures  

• Improving the technical capacity and skills of judges and judicial staff  

• Exchanging information and experiences related to judicial systems  

• Organizing joint scientific conferences, seminars, and training programs  

• Facilitating expert visits and collaborative learning  

The MoU is part of a broader effort to modernize and internationalize the Maldivian judiciary, aligning with global best practices while deepening ties with Islamic legal institutions.