The short version

Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Ministry of Justice have signed two deals with Scale AI to build AI tools for the justice sector. The SAK project will automate notarisation, while Shoor will help lawyers manage cases and research legal information.

What happened

According to Gulf Times, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Justice and Scale AI have each entered into two collaboration agreements that cover the SAK and Shoor initiatives.

Scale AI was represented by its Regional Director in Qatar, Amr Samir, while MCIT was represented by Eman Al Kuwari, Director of the Digital Innovation Department.

The background

Both projects fall under Qatar’s Government AI Program, which aims to meet the Digital Agenda 2030 (DA2030) targets.

The partnership with Scale AI began in February 2025 and is part of a five‑year plan to launch more than 50 AI‑powered projects across government bodies by 2029.

Earlier collaboration produced the Smart Legislative Advisor, which cut the time to draft and review legislation from about 35 days to five days, while keeping human oversight.

What it means for owners and operators

If your business relies on notarised documents, faster AI‑driven notarisation could lower waiting times and reduce administrative costs.

Law firms or in‑house legal teams may benefit from AI tools that speed up research and case management, helping them handle more work with the same staff.

The projects show how government contracts can create demand for AI agents, signalling a market for vendors that can supply compliant, audit‑ready legal AI solutions.

Our take

Analysis by Infercline

Qatar’s new AI agreements fast‑track legal work and cut legislative lag, signalling urgent digital reform.

What to do in your business tomorrow

  1. Audit your current document‑verification workflow and identify steps that could be automated with AI.
  2. Review your legal research processes for opportunities to use AI‑driven search tools to cut time spent on case preparation.
  3. Train staff on AI ethics and data privacy to ensure compliance when adopting new AI solutions.

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Sources

  • gulf-times.com: MCIT, MOJ sign two agreements with Scale AI to develop solutions for justice sector
  • Qatar Tribune: MCIT, MoJ, Scale AI sign two pacts to develop solutions
  • Gulf Times: MCIT, MOJ sign two agreements with Scale AI to develop solutions for justice sector