AI Could Soon Play a Role in Judging Crimes, UAE Official Reveals
Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon be making critical decisions in the UAE's judicial system, as the country's government explores its potential for crime judgment.
Salem Ali Juma Al Zaabi, Head of Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Prosecution at the UAE Public Prosecution, shared this groundbreaking development during his address at the 'AI Everything' summit in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Al Zaabi highlighted that AI is already being tested for specific cases where the outcome is straightforward, and little to no discretion is needed. 'There are cases right now where the outcome is very clear and no discretion is needed,'
he said, emphasizing that speed is crucial in the justice sector. The trial runs of AI in these types of cases are expected to increase efficiency and accelerate the judicial process.
In addition to decision-making, AI is already helping the justice system by streamlining document-related tasks. Al Zaabi explained how AI aids in reading, translating, and summarizing large volumes of documents, significantly reducing the time needed for prosecution work.
While AI's current use is largely as a tool to support human decision-making, Al Zaabi acknowledged the sensitive nature of criminal cases, which involve emotions and require discretion. 'AI helps with speed, but for now, it remains a tool, not the decision-maker,'
he clarified. The UAE's judicial body has strict internal policies regarding AI's use, ensuring it aligns with ethical standards.
AI has also proven effective in handling violations, such as during the pandemic when cameras tracked mask-wearing compliance. Al Zaabi noted that AI helped collect data, identify individuals, and determine appropriate penalties. However, he emphasized that human oversight remains a cornerstone of the system, ensuring the right decisions are made.
The 'AI Everything' summit, which runs for three days, will explore how AI can drive transformation and impact across various sectors, including justice. As AI continues to evolve, it is clear that the UAE is at the forefront of integrating this technology into its legal framework, potentially changing the landscape of justice in the near future.
News Source: Khaleej Times
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Zawya
29 minutes ago
- Zawya
AiVANTA and Slangit Technologies announce strategic partnership
DUBAI, UAE/PRNewswire/ -- AiVANTA, a leading AI-driven SaaS platform for multilingual, dialect-specific personalized video communication, and Slangit Technologies, a leader in interactive Knowledge Base solutions with deep expertise in Arabic dialects, have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop an AI-powered customer engagement platform for Arabic-speaking markets in the Middle East. This collaboration brings together AiVANTA's hyper-personalized video messaging capabilities with Slangit's intelligent, real-time voice and chat-based interactions. As the Middle East rapidly advances its digital transformation efforts, the joint solution addresses the growing need for culturally relevant, automated communication at scale—bridging fragmented systems and enabling truly localized engagement. The proposed platform will integrate Slangit's Knowledge Base as a Service with AiVANTA's AI-powered video engine. This will allow businesses to deliver timely, relevant customer interactions across websites, messaging apps, and telephony systems, while adapting seamlessly to regional languages and dialects. By unifying communication and conversation through AI, the solution helps enterprises shift from siloed, impersonal engagement models to connected, intelligent customer experiences. Businesses in sectors such as healthcare, banking, insurance, telecom, and e-commerce can use the platform to automate support, reduce operational load, improve message clarity, and deliver emotionally resonant, localized journeys. AiVANTA has a strong presence in India with clients like ICICI Bank, Bajaj Allianz, Tata Mutual Funds, and Ajax Engineering, and has expanded into the UAE through partnerships with Al-Wathba and Aster Healthcare. Slangit brings deep regional expertise in Arabic voice and conversational technologies, with deployments across voice, chat, and IVR platforms. Karan Ahuja, Co-founder and CEO of AiVANTA, said, "This partnership is a game-changer for AI-driven multimedia communication in the Middle East." Rabih Chehade, Founder and CEO of Slangit Technologies, added, "Together, we're delivering seamless, localized experiences that redefine customer engagement across the Arabic-speaking market." SOURCE AiVANTA
Zawya
3 hours ago
- Zawya
WPP Media cuts 2025 global advertising revenue growth forecast to 6% on trade concerns
Global advertising revenue is expected to grow 6% this year, WPP Media said on Monday, lowering its earlier target of 7.7% due to uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. Advertisers are appearing to delay making new commitments to their marketing plans because of the shifting policies, according to a report by the media investment arm of ad group WPP. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Digital ad spending by companies is a major driver of revenue for Alphabet-owned search giant Google and social media firms such as Meta Platforms, Pinterest , Reddit and Snap. Economic uncertainty is accelerating the adoption of AI tools in ad production and targeting, the WPP Media report said. Meta aims to allow brands to fully create and target ads with its AI tools by the end of 2026, the Wall Street Journal reported last week. Research firm Emarketer recently said companies that rely on traditional keyword-based search ads could lose revenue due to the growing popularity of AI-driven search ads. BY THE NUMBERS WPP Media now expects global ad revenue to reach $1.08 trillion in 2025, with 6.1% growth projected for 2026. Digital advertising is expected to account for 73.2% of the global revenue this year. In 2025, user-generated content will account for a greater share of ad revenue than professionally produced content, the report said. It forecast print advertising revenue will fall 3.1% to $45.5 billion this year, while search revenue is expected to grow 7.3%. CONTEXT WPP Media said brands are expected to prioritize flexible ad contracts, shift budgets toward media placements that reach consumers directly and focus on secure data strategies amid economic uncertainty. The U.S. remains the largest ad market and is expected to grow 5.6% to $404.7 billion, followed by China and the UK, according to the report. (Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)
The National
3 hours ago
- The National
The UAE's AI ambition has parallels with a national carrier
Imagine a future where innovation and intelligence are so seamlessly woven into everyday life that it feels as natural as breathing. In this world, artificial intelligence is not just a tool but a societal operating system – human-centric, used responsibly and visionary in its reach. This is not a distant dream; it is the one of the UAE's strategic ambitions. If the country's track record offers any guidance, then the Emirates is well on its way to making this future a reality. Across many sectors – aviation, finance, health care, energy and space – the UAE has already elevated itself to global prominence. Each ascent has been achieved with leadership, talent development and the pursuit of excellence. This formula is what we call the UAE's flag-carrier model – a commitment to becoming a global standard-bearer. This time it is AI's turn, and the stakes are even higher. Take Emirates airline. Launched in 1985 with two leased planes and an audacious vision, Emirates was never intended to be a regional shuttle. It was conceived with excellence as part of its strategy. Institutional craftsmanship followed and Emirates became an extension of Dubai's ambition – built on strategic investment, global branding, infrastructure and, crucially, people. Tim Clark 's leadership did not just grow a carrier – it established a worldview. 'We know exactly where we want to go,' he said in an interview last year. That clarity still defines the UAE's development ethos. As the first nation with plans to enable ChatGPT access at scale, the UAE is laying the groundwork for a more inclusive, sovereign and globally aligned AI future Just as Emirates became symbolic of Dubai's international ambitions, AI today represents the technological extension of the UAE's next chapter of global leadership. The UAE's 'flag carrier' model – a fusion of strategic clarity and national ambition – is already transforming key sectors. In finance, the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Free Zones were established not to mimic western hubs but to set new global standards. With innovation-first regulatory frameworks, they have become magnets for the world's largest financial institutions, FinTechs, venture capitalists and global funds seeking stability and forward-looking governance. Digital finance shows the same foresight. ADGM pioneered regional crypto regulation; Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority followed as the world's first dedicated virtual asset regulator. These institutions enforce rules and shape markets. In the domain of scientific ambition, the UAE Space Agency and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre launched the Hope Probe, a mission to Mars that made the UAE the first Arab country, and only the fifth globally, to reach the Red Planet. But this was not just about reaching orbit, it was about promoting the idea that the UAE belongs in every future-defining conversation. That aspiration now points to AI. Institutions such as the Dubai Future Foundation and the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence are embedding innovation into public-private partnerships. They position Dubai as a laboratory for the future and a 'flag carrier' of systemic innovation. From accelerators and immersive programmes to the AI Sandbox for prototyping solutions, Dubai is designing future systems. At the heart of the UAE's AI vision is the pursuit of intellectual sovereignty. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, the world's first AI-only graduate university, anchors this ambition, which is designed to export talent as much as to develop it. Paired with the newly announced 5GW UAE-US AI Campus, this is infrastructure as well as intent. The UAE is building sovereign computing capacity to shape the future of access, trust and innovation, placing AI closer to the world's most pressing challenges, from education to energy. This is not a replica of others' models but a flag carrier for reaching a more equitable, globally inclusive AI frontier. An emphasis on cultivating in-house expertise reflects a deeper truth: you cannot outsource vision. This vision has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of Stargate UAE, the first international deployment of OpenAI's infrastructure. Anchored by a planned 1GW computing cluster in Abu Dhabi, it marks the UAE's shift from early mover to global co-architect. As the first nation with plans to enable ChatGPT access at scale, and with infrastructure designed to serve nearly half the world's population, the UAE is laying the groundwork for a more inclusive, sovereign and globally aligned AI future. In yet another major development announced after US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit, MGX, an Abu Dhabi-based investment firm for AI, and Nvidia announced plans to build the largest AI campus in Europe along with French companies. All this proves that the 'flag carrier' model now flies on fibre and silicon, exporting not just capital, but co-architecting conviction with strategic partners in Europe's largest AI campus. If the story of Emirates airlines teaches us anything, it is that the UAE knows how to scale an idea into an institution and a service into a standard. The same DNA is now being re-engineered into a vision for artificial intelligence. The UAE does not seek to build AI for AI's sake. It seeks to build a better future, and AI is the megastructure helping it get there. 'Flag carrier' status is not about being first, it is about being trusted, resilient and inspiring. These latest developments are a natural evolution of the 'flag carrier' model – extending from national infrastructure to shared innovation and global contribution. And the UAE knows exactly where it wants to go and how to get there.
