The latest session of the Shura Council, held at Tamim bin Hamad Hall and chaired by Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, was more than a routine parliamentary gathering.
With Minister of Justice H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi presenting the Ministry of Justice Strategic Plan 2025–2030, it became a revealing snapshot of how Qatar’s legal system is repositioning itself for a digital, competitive future. At the heart of the Minister’s presentation was a clear message that modernization is no longer optional. From automating agreements and international cooperation services to developing the Qatar Legal Portal (Al-Meezan), the Official Gazette, and the Legal Journal, the ministry is systematically digitizing its infrastructure.
Projects such as the Real Estate Registration and Disposal System, the Real Estate Platform, and the Smart Legal Assistant “Shor” reflect a deliberate attempt to merge legal expertise with technological innovation.
What stands out is not only the ambition but also the scale of execution. Reviewing 1,576 government contracts and 1,200 agreements in less than a year signals an assertive approach to governance and oversight. The preparation of 12 model contracts further indicates a push toward standardization, transparency, and efficiency. These are not cosmetic reforms rather they are structural ones.
The real estate sector, often a barometer of investor confidence, has been a particular focus. With over 114,000 documentation transactions and more than 43,000 real estate registrations completed in 2025, many electronically, the ministry is proving that digital transformation can translate into measurable productivity. The introduction of video-communication services and the linkage with the Qatar Digital ID system reduce bureaucratic friction and align with global best practices in e-government.
Equally significant are the regulatory reforms. Executive regulations under Law No. (5) of 2024 and amendments to the Attorney Law under Law No. (19) of 2025 are not mere legislative updates; they are instruments designed to stimulate the business environment and expand professional opportunities. By reducing service fees and broadening exemptions, the ministry is signaling that legal reform can serve economic growth. The Legal and Judicial Studies Center’s receipt of the Arab Judicial Excellence Shield 2026 and its 77 awareness workshops on topics such as AI in justice show that reform is not confined to systems but extends to people.
