UAE’s Digital Justice Transformation Sets Regional Benchmark
Arab Parliament President praised the UAE’s Ministry of Justice, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, and Dubai Courts for digitally streamlining the region’s judicial systems.
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The United Arab Emirates’ strides in integrating artificial intelligence and digital technologies into its judicial system are setting a new benchmark for the Arab world, according to Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament.
Speaking at the opening session of the Fourth International Conference of the Arab Union of Administrative Judiciary (AUAJ) in Cairo, Al Yammahi lauded the UAE’s “pioneering model” of digital transformation in the justice sector. He praised the UAE Ministry of Justice, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, and the Dubai Courts for their “visionary deployment of AI-driven and digital solutions” that have led to the emergence of what he called smart justice.
Among the key initiatives are the launch of virtual courts, remote litigation systems, and AI-powered case management tools that have streamlined legal proceedings and made it more accessible for citizens. “The UAE’s experience stands out as a regional and international model for how technology can make justice more efficient, transparent, and human-centered,” Al Yammahi said.
The transformation, initiated in 2019, was driven by the government’s recognition of challenges persisting within traditional court systems. For citizens, attending court hearings often meant taking time off work, traveling long distances, and enduring long wait times. For the state, managing physical courtrooms carried high operational costs related to facilities, staffing, and document processing.
To overcome these barriers, the UAE introduced a fully digital court system, enabling all judicial proceedings — from filing cases to final verdicts — to be conducted online. Judges, lawyers, and litigants can now participate remotely, a move that has significantly improved efficiency and reduced backlogs.
The rollout followed a phased approach, with pilot programs launched in individual emirates before nationwide expansion. This gradual model allowed continuous testing, stakeholder feedback, and system refinement, ensuring the platform aligned with real-world legal needs.
Public-private partnerships were central to the initiative’s success. The UAE government worked closely with leading technology firms to build a secure, cloud-based infrastructure that meets international standards for cybersecurity and digital identity verification.
Furthermore, extensive training and upskilling programs were launched for judges, legal professionals, and court employees. Platforms such as JAHIZ, the UAE’s online learning ecosystem, alongside international collaborations with top universities, equipped users to adapt to the new digital legal environment.
