The dynamics of the symposium commenced on Monday 30/11/1430 A.H. It was presided by Dr. Jaman Rashid bin Ragush, Vice-President of the University. The symposium continued during the period: 30/10 – 2/11/1430 A.H. This corresponds to 19 – 21/10/2009 A.D. It was convened at the University premises.
Twelve Arab countries that represented the symposium were: Jordan, Emirates, Tunisia, Algeria, Saudia, Sudan, Syria, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, and Morocco.
Dynamics of the symposium began with recitation of Quranic verses. It was followed with a word by Dean, Studies and Research Center, Dr. Abduletti Ahmad Al-Sayyad. In his presentation, the Dean amplified the objectives of the symposium. Also, he shed light on the contributions of the SRC since its inception in the year 1980. He showed that it has produced by now 450 publications. Also, it has organized hundreds of academic programs. The latter were attended by over 29000 participants from all over the Arab countries.
Dr. Jaman Rashid bin Ragush was the next speaker. He extended warm reception to Arab security elite, and Arab Interior Ministers. He also extolled the gracious patronage of the Custodian of the Holy Mosques for his abiding support to reinforce joint Arab action. Also, Dr. Jaman emphasized that this symposium carries crucial importance. For, it projects a view on the new realities of the modern age and sets forth the relative status of human-being within the broader framework of such realities. Focus is laid on the human rights as enshrined by Islamic Sharia and international law. Finally, Dr. Jaman explained a future vision of the University. The vision incorporates the steady development of skills among Arab security personnel compatible to the concept of comprehensive security. In addition, Dr. Jaman expressed a keen desire to see a distinctive team of academicians who would produce more tangible methods applying human rights norms during crises.
Later, symposium began. Its first session was presided by Dr. Al-Sayyid Arafah. Dr. Abdullah Hamd al-Sadan, representing Saudi Ministry of Justice, presented a paper –––– Role of Saudi Judiciary in Protecting Human Rights During Security Situations. It was followed by another presentation made by Dr. Ahsen M. Talib on –––– Social and Psychological Repercussions on Violation of Human Rights.
Second sessions was presided by Dr. Muflih bin Rabian Al-Qahtani. He represented National Society in Human Rights. Dr. Nabil Mustafa, representing Egyptian Interior Ministry, presented a paper –––– Applications of Human Rights During Civil Defence Activities. His presentation was followed with presentation of Dr. Babakr Abdullah Al-Sheikh. He represented University of Al-Zaim Al-Azhari, Sudan. He presented paper on –––– Mechanisms Protecting Human Rights During Armed Conflicts. The last presentations of this session focused –––– International Commitment on Applying Human Rights Through Covenants and International Agreements.
It may be noted as well that the above symposium has sought to achieve certain objectives through the three themes that served as foci for discussions. To be specific, these themes are as follows:
1. Security and Human Rights;
2. International Covenants on Human Rights; and
3. Consideration to Human Rights During Security Crises.
Among the objectives cherished, the most decisive are:
1. Demonstrating norms that regulate the operational process of human rights in Islamic Sharia;
2. Explaining norms of human rights and mechanisms of their applications in man-made laws and international covenants;
3. Establishing balance between human rights protection and security measures employed during security crises. In addition, some pragmatic experiences were presented. These experiences took place in selected Arab states within the spectrum of human rights.
It deserves to be noted that Naif Arab University, as an academic organ of the
Council of the Arab Interior Ministers, has conducted over the years 41 training courses, 14 seminar, 1 international conference and 9 lectures. Also, it has pioneered 7 academic researches, 26 standard publications and 54 theses and dissertations. All such contributions fall in the broad domain of human rights and serve as useful references for future references.