Mishal bin Ali Al-Balawi

Mishal bin Ali Al-Balawi is the Deputy Minister of Justice for Systems and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Justice. Al-Balawi is renowned for his deep expertise in international relations and human rights, having participated in numerous summits and ministerial meetings that highlight his prominent role in this field. Al-Balawi began his career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he served as Director of the Counter-Terrorism and Anti-Money Laundering Department and the Saudi Relief and Charity Organization. He then moved to work at the Kingdom's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, where he headed the Specialized International Organizations Department and the Human Rights Department. He also served as Deputy Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the International Courts in The Hague, and later as Deputy Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, reflecting the diversity of his international experience. At the Ministry of Justice, Mishal Al-Balawi led the General Department of International Cooperation before assuming his current position as Deputy Minister for Systems and International Cooperation. He has contributed to enhancing the ministry's international standing through his leadership in numerous international partnerships and participation in global meetings. His career is distinguished by achieving tangible results in international cooperation, including representing the Kingdom in the International Syria Support Group, a role appointed by the United Nations Security Council. Mishal Al-Balawi holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with honors from King Abdulaziz University and a Master's degree in International Business Administration with distinction from the University of California. These academic qualifications have honed his leadership and management skills, enabling him to make a significant impact in his field. Al-Balawi is a member of numerous international committees and has led Saudi delegations in several international engagements, reflecting his strong confidence in his negotiation and diplomatic abilities. In his current role, he seeks to enhance international cooperation in the field of justice and develop legal systems in line with modern global trends. Mishal Al-Balawi is an influential figure in the justice sector, working to balance local and international requirements to achieve justice and equity.