{"id":58952,"date":"2026-02-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/2026\/02\/14\/qatar-graduation-of-the-first-cohort-of-the-professional-family-mediation-diploma\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T00:00:00","slug":"qatar-graduation-of-the-first-cohort-of-the-professional-family-mediation-diploma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/2026\/02\/14\/qatar-graduation-of-the-first-cohort-of-the-professional-family-mediation-diploma\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar.. Graduation of the First Cohort of the Professional Family Mediation Diploma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><b><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;color:#EE0000\">Qatar.. Graduation<br \/>\nof the First Cohort of the Professional Family Mediation Diploma<span lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The Supreme Judicial Council, in<br \/>\ncollaboration with Qatar University, celebrated in Doha the graduation of the<br \/>\nfirst cohort of the Professional Diploma in Family Mediation. The program<br \/>\nincluded twenty family mediators who successfully completed an accredited<br \/>\ntraining course combining both theoretical and practical components, supervised<br \/>\nby the University\u2019s Community Service and Continuing Education Center, and led<br \/>\nby Dr. Salem Al-Sheikhi, Advisor at the College of Sharia.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The graduation marks the<br \/>\nculmination of the diploma, which was launched in November 2025, featuring a<br \/>\ncomprehensive academic and practical curriculum designed to equip participants<br \/>\nwith advanced skills in managing and resolving family disputes in accordance<br \/>\nwith the latest professional practices.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><b><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">A<br \/>\nComprehensive Vision for Enhancing Family Stability<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">During the ceremony, Dr. Salem<br \/>\nAl-Sheikhi, member of the Board of Trustees of the International Union of<br \/>\nMuslim Scholars, emphasized that the diploma is part of the strategic vision of<br \/>\nthe College of Sharia, under the leadership of Dean Dr. Ibrahim Al-Ansari,<br \/>\naimed at strengthening integration and partnership between academic<br \/>\ninstitutions and state entities, in line with Qatar\u2019s Third National<br \/>\nDevelopment Strategy.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">He explained that the college<br \/>\nhas launched a holistic approach to support family <b>stability through three<br \/>\ninterconnected initiatives:<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;\nmso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span dir=\"LTR\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The<br \/>\nProfessional Diploma in Family Mediation and Reconciliation.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;\nmso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span dir=\"LTR\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The<br \/>\nInternational Conference on the Islamic Charter for Family Mediation, scheduled<br \/>\nfor November, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development and<br \/>\nFamily, the Supreme Judicial Council, and the College of Law at Qatar<br \/>\nUniversity, aiming to establish a professional and ethical framework for family<br \/>\nmediation at local, regional, and international levels.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;\nmso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:\nSymbol;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span dir=\"LTR\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The<br \/>\n\u201cMarital Life Charter\u201d course for couples preparing for marriage, based on the<br \/>\nprinciple of early preventive education and building a healthy family before<br \/>\naddressing potential crises.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">Dr. Al-Sheikhi highlighted that<br \/>\nthe diploma is distinguished by its practical approach, encompassing 60<br \/>\ntraining hours, with over 65% dedicated to practical application. The program<br \/>\nproduced specialized working papers and a graduation project entitled: \u201cProcedural<br \/>\nGuide for a Successful Family Mediation Model\u201d, which will be submitted to the<br \/>\nFamily Reform Office at the Family Court as a practical reference to support<br \/>\ninstitutional performance.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><b><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">A<br \/>\nStrategic Step in Developing National Expertise<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The program represents a<br \/>\nstrategic step in preparing qualified national cadres in family mediation,<br \/>\ncapable of handling disputes using modern and effective methods. This aligns<br \/>\nwith the Supreme Judicial Council\u2019s approach of prioritizing restorative justice<br \/>\nbefore litigation and supports the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 in<br \/>\nenhancing social cohesion and protecting family integrity.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">Organizers affirmed that the<br \/>\nprogram serves as a cornerstone for improving the quality of work at the Family<br \/>\nCourt and increasing the competence of personnel in applying reconciliation<br \/>\nstrategies, mitigating the social and psychological impact of family disputes,<br \/>\nparticularly on children. They also noted that the diploma is academically<br \/>\naccredited and offered regularly each semester to train new cohorts of<br \/>\nmediators.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><b><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">A<br \/>\nSignificant Addition to the Family Mediation System<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The Supreme Judicial Council<br \/>\nstressed that the graduation of this cohort represents a qualitative addition<br \/>\nto Qatar\u2019s family mediation system by preparing accredited mediators to work at<br \/>\nthe Family Court and the Family Reconciliation Office, providing advanced<br \/>\namicable alternatives for dispute resolution outside the litigation process,<br \/>\nthereby promoting family stability and societal balance.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">(Source: Agencies + Social<br \/>\nMedia)<span lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"RTL\" style=\"text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;\"><span lang=\"AR-SA\" style=\"font-size:1.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\n&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"RTL\" style=\"text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;\"><b><span lang=\"AR-SA\" style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\n&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"RTL\" style=\"text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;\"><b><span lang=\"AR-SA\" style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:\n&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;color:#EE0000\">* \u0644\u0644\u0627\u0637\u0644\u0627\u0639 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0631\u062c\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0627\u0645\u0644\u0629 \u0644\u0644\u062e\u0628\u0631 \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0644\u063a\u0629<br \/>\n\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629<\/span><\/b><b><span lang=\"AR-SA\" style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;\nfont-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">\u060c \u0627\u0636\u063a\u0637 (<span style=\"color:#EE0000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iumsonline.org\/ar\/ContentDetails.aspx?ID=41016\" target=\"_blank\">\u0647\u0646\u0627<\/a><\/span>).<\/span><\/b><b><span dir=\"LTR\" style=\"font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Qatar.. 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