As part of the joint cooperation between Bahrain and Oman, the Director-General of the Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, participated in a workshop organised by the Omani Ministry of Labour under the theme “Cooperation in the field of labour and human resources development between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain”.
During the workshop, he highlighted Bahrain’s advanced experience in implementing the Alternative Sentencing Programme, which has proven effective in promoting humane justice, supporting human resource development, and enabling beneficiaries to reintegrate positively into society. He stressed that the Bahraini model has become a regional and international reference in modern reform practices.
He affirmed that these achievements stem from the Royal Vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which laid the foundations of the reform project and enhanced the Kingdom’s status as a pioneer in adopting modern reformative approaches with humanitarian and societal dimensions.
He noted that the Alternative Sentencing Programme is one of the most prominent pillars of this reform project, reflecting the values of justice and balanced reform that characterise HM the King’s prosperous era.
He further praised the unlimited support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, who places great importance on creating the ideal conditions for rehabilitating beneficiaries, encouraging them to build a future of confidence and optimism.
The Director-General also valued the constant follow-up of His Excellency Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, whose efforts have advanced the system of alternative sentencing through innovative rehabilitation programmes that adopt international standards and contribute to the professional and social empowerment of beneficiaries.
The workshop also shed light on the cooperation with relevant stakeholders, particularly the Ministry of Labour and Tamkeen, which has been a cornerstone in supporting the reintegration of beneficiaries into the labour market, achieving sustainable developmental and humanitarian impact that reflects institutional integration in Bahrain.
In conclusion, he emphasised that Bahrain continues to present an effective model in restorative justice through advanced initiatives, notably the Alternative Sentencing Programme and the Open Prisons Programme, both of which have earned international recognition for their role in safeguarding community security while balancing punishment with reform. He praised Oman’s interest in strengthening labour and human resources development and its keenness to learn from Bahrain’s pioneering experience, underlining that such constructive cooperation contributes to the exchange of expertise and the strengthening of institutional capacities across the Gulf states for the benefit of both individuals and societies.
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