{
  "id": 12096112,
  "title": "50% of new designs for Courts Complex, Court of Cassation complete: SJC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/50-of-new-designs-for-courts-complex-court-of-cassation-complete-sjc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:27:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/10/2026/50-of-new-designs-for-courts-complex-court-of-cassation-complete-sjc"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar has reached a significant milestone in its national initiative to develop justice systems, with over 50 percent of the designs for the new Courts Complex and Court of Cassation completed. The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) revealed this progress in a recent statement, highlighting the collaborative efforts with the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to create a high-end operational model for courts in alignment with Qatar's 2025-2030 Strategy. This strategy emphasizes litigation, settlement, mediation, estate division, and digital justice pathways, all enhanced by AI technologies.\n\nThe SJC President, Dr. Hassan bin Lahdan Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, emphasized that this design advancement marks a pivotal step in transforming the judicial environment. He stressed that the project is more than just modern buildings; it's about creating an integrated judicial space that boosts efficiency and adapts to future needs. Al Mohannadi also commended Qatar Plan, spearheaded by Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, for selecting the ideal location for the Court of Cassation headquarters on Khalifa Street in Wadi Al Sail. This choice further integrates urban development with cultural identity.\n\nThe winning designs, selected through an international architectural competition launched in 2023, strike a balance between Qatari and Islamic heritage and modern architecture. They also incorporate sustainability standards, achieving a GSAS three-star rating. The SJC worked closely with Qatar Museums to refine the interior design, particularly focusing on Islamic ornamentation and Arabic calligraphy. This project not only strengthens Qatar's cultural identity but also symbolizes the judiciary's stature and the importance of judicial facilities in the nation's narrative.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) announced that it has completed more than 50 percent of the new designs for its permanent facilities project, which includes the Courts Complex in Lusail City and the headquarters of the Court of Cassation in the Wadi Al Sail area, as part of the national initiative for developing justice systems.</p> <p>In a statement, the council highlighted…",
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}