UOB Explores Legal Challenges of AI at Third International Law Conference

The College of Law at the University of Bahrain launched its third international conference under the theme “Legal Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Technology,” on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The event drew broad participation from academics, legal experts, representatives from judicial and public prosecution bodies, students, and specialists in law and modern technology.
The conference opened with a speech by Dr. Mohammed Redha Qader, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Academic Programs, delivered on behalf of University President Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al-Ansari. In his address, Dr. Qader emphasized the university’s commitment to staying aligned with global developments and focusing scientific research on national priorities, particularly the advancement of legal policies in the technology sector.
Dr. Jassim Haji Jassim, Executive Advisor for His Highness Shaikh Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre, and Chairman of the Global Group for Artificial Intelligence, served as the keynote speaker at the conference. He delivered a comprehensive presentation on the overall framework of AI technology, highlighting key factual and ethical challenges that countries face in regulating the use of these technologies from a legal perspective.
This two-day conference aims to explore the legal implications of artificial intelligence across public and private sectors. It will evaluate the sufficiency of existing legislative frameworks in addressing technological progress, propose new legal and judicial approaches that balance innovation with legal protections, and encourage research collaboration between universities and AI centers through expert discussions and specialized workshops.

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