{
  "id": 17589881,
  "title": "Justice hackathon to harness legal talent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/justice-hackathon-to-harness-legal-talent",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/737243/qatar/justice-hackathon-to-harness-legal-talent"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has introduced the 'Youth Hackathon for Justice and Innovation,' a groundbreaking program designed to merge artificial intelligence (AI) with the evolving rule of law. This first-of-its-kind collaboration between the MoJ and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) seeks to unlock the potential of young legal talent from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to tackle the complex challenges faced by the justice sector.\n\nThe hackathon, set to take place in Doha from March 21-28, 2027, will bring together specialized training, expert mentorship, and collaborative work across multidisciplinary legal teams. The program will focus on four key areas: responsible AI use in the justice sector, clear, accurate, and reliable legal information, leveraging technology to enhance digital legal services, and developing multilingual solutions to overcome language barriers.\n\nAssistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice for State Lawsuits Affairs and Chairman of the Youth Hackathon, Dr Jassim Saleh al-Kuwari, emphasized the ministry's commitment to empowering youth and fostering digital transformation in the justice sector. The MOJ-UNITAR partnership underscores the ministry's dedication to nationalizing legal expertise and advancing its strategic objectives, particularly in training, rehabilitation, and national capacity-building.\n\nMichelle Giles-McDonough, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UNITAR, highlighted the program's significance in attracting talent from across the GCC member states and investing in human capital and regional cooperation. Giles-McDonough emphasized that empowering young people to develop responsible, practical solutions will help cultivate a new generation equipped to tackle challenges, facilitate access to justice, and shape the future of justice systems. The application deadline for the hackathon is December 31, 2026, with applications subject to eligibility criteria and assessment procedures.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced the launch of the ‘Youth Hackathon for Justice and Innovation’ program, bridging the gap between AI and the modern rule of law, a first-of-its-kind initiative ...",
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}