Ministry of Justice moves ahead with electronic courts project, expands digital services
- Counselor Al-Sumait outlined the new flexible working hours for all ministry sectors and departments, set at seven hours per day from Sunday to Thursday.
- Employees may report to work between 7 and 8 a.m., with departure upon completion of required hours. The adjustment, reducing the official working period by one hour, reflects the ministry’s public service mandate while ensuring smooth operations and minimal disruption to clients.
Minister of Justice, Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait, has confirmed that the Ministry of Justice has commenced the implementation of its electronic courts project according to a phased and well-studied plan. The first phase will focus on the application of penal orders, with subsequent phases to be rolled out progressively.
Counselor Al-Sumait explained that specialized working groups have conducted several meetings to develop the technical and organizational frameworks enabling judges to utilize the new digital system. The initiative aims to accelerate case resolutions and enhance the efficiency of judicial processes, reports Al-Rai daily.
As part of the ministry’s broader digital transformation, an electronic power of attorney application will soon be launched, allowing citizens and residents to issue powers of attorney without visiting documentation departments.
This service is expected to be followed by additional digital judicial services, marking a significant step in simplifying procedures for the public.
On administrative matters, Minister Al-Sumait announced that the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice has signed Resolution No. 1930 of 2025, providing summer work allowances equivalent to one month’s salary for session secretaries who worked during the judicial recess across the Court of Cassation, Family Court, Court of Appeal, and Court of First Instance.
The ministry is finalizing disbursement procedures, with audits underway to ensure all eligible employees receive their entitlements promptly.
The minister also addressed the placement of supervisory positions, stating that Ministerial Resolution No. 864 of 2025 established a specialized committee to set standards for these roles. Applications for the position of Department Director have already opened, with additional supervisory positions to be announced successively.
Finally, Counselor Al-Sumait outlined the new flexible working hours for all ministry sectors and departments, set at seven hours per day from Sunday to Thursday.
Employees may report to work between 7 and 8 a.m., with departure upon completion of required hours. The adjustment, reducing the official working period by one hour, reflects the ministry’s public service mandate while ensuring smooth operations and minimal disruption to clients.
