From 19 to 30 October 2025, the second phase of the capacity-building seminar on cybercrime and drug-related offenses is being held in Doha, organized by the Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights in close cooperation with the Criminal Studies Institute of the Public Prosecution Office of the State of Qatar.
This seminar builds on the successful first phase held in May 2025 and is part of a long-standing collaboration between the Siracusa International Institute and the Qatari Public Prosecution Office. The program is designed to provide practice-oriented and skills-based training, combining interactive exercises, case studies, and applied methodologies. By integrating participants’ feedback, the sessions are tailored to ensure a hands-on learning experience and equip Qatari prosecutors with the practical tools needed to tackle modern criminal challenges.
This second phase features interventions from renowned international experts, including:
- Dr. Adel El Siwy, President of the Court of Appeal in Egypt, a leading authority on digital fraud, financial crime, and electronic evidence
- Ms. Céline Martini, Deputy Prosecutor of the National Jurisdiction for Combating Organized Crime (JUNALCO) – France
- Philippe Salomon, French Liaison Magistrate to the United Arab Emirates
This initiative reaffirms the shared dedication to strengthening prosecutorial capacities, promoting the rule of law, and fostering international cooperation, highlighting the ongoing commitment of the Siracusa International Institute and its Qatari partners to advancing excellence in criminal justice.
“As President of the Siracusa International Institute, I stress the importance of this initiative, which reflects Qatar’s commitment to further strengthening the skills of justice-sector professionals. With ongoing training, modern investigative techniques – especially in digital and financial matters – we can foster higher-quality prosecutions and judgments, shorten case timelines, and reinforce public confidence.”
– Jean Francois Thony, President of the Siracusa International Institute
