Digital reforms enhance Qatar’s legal and real estate services

Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Justice in Qatar is leveraging digital transformation to streamline legal and real estate transactions, according to Abdulrahman Al Najjar, CEO of Kate Real Estate. As of recent reports, approximately 96% to 97% of the ministry's services are now accessible online. This digital shift enables buyers and sellers to complete property transactions remotely, including video conferencing and electronic contract signing, thereby eliminating the need for in-person visits to notaries.

Al Najjar noted that these digital measures align with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the government's broader initiative to digitize public services. He highlighted the performance of Qatar's real estate market, citing a significant increase in property sales from QR1.2bn in August to QR2bn in September. The ministry's digital services extend to various legal and property procedures, including company incorporation, powers of attorney, ownership documentation, and sale contracts.

Company incorporation contracts topped the list in September with 4,400 filings, followed by general powers of attorney for litigation and special official powers of attorney. In real estate registration, ownership statements were predominant, accounting for 1,752 transactions, while sale contracts and regulatory amendments were also substantial. The ministry offers these services through its mobile Abasher service, allowing beneficiaries to access essential services remotely without visiting physical service centers.