{
  "id": 8783906,
  "title": "Electronic auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment launched",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/electronic-auctions-for-abandoned-vehicles-and-equipment-launched",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733771/qatar/electronic-auctions-for-abandoned-vehicles-and-equipment-launched"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Municipality, along with the Supreme Judiciary Council's Execution Court, has introduced online auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment through the \"Court Auctions\" application. This launch, held on Sunday, represents a move towards advancing the digital management of these assets and integrating modern technology into auction processes. Key figures in the initiative include Judge Mohamed al-Kubaisi and Jaber Hassan al-Jaber, among others.\n\nThe memorandum of understanding signed between the ministry and the SJC in October last year laid the groundwork for this collaboration. The joint committee's director-general, Jaber Hassan al-Jaber, highlighted the Ministry of Municipality's commitment to enhancing the management of abandoned vehicles and machinery using cutting-edge technologies.\n\nOthman al-Hammoud, administrative director of the Execution Court, emphasized that this launch marks a new phase in the cooperation between the SJC and the Ministry of Municipality. He mentioned that the inclusion of these auctions broadens the reach of the Supreme Judiciary Council's efforts to develop a platform that can be utilized by various government agencies.\n\nOnline auctions will occur twice a month, from 4pm to 7pm, with live countdowns displayed on the application to indicate the time remaining until each auction concludes. The quantity of vehicles offered may differ depending on the specific campaign schedule, typically ranging from 100 to 120 vehicles per auction.\n\nInterested parties must download the \"Court Auctions\" application, register and activate a free account using their national address information, and deposit the necessary security amount for each auction. Bidders can submit their financial offers within the specified auction timeframe. Participants must have an activated account connected to their Qatar ID and national address, possess the required legal age and eligibility, and pay any remaining balance within the legally stipulated timeframe if they win the auction. The inaugural vehicle auction is set to take place on September 28.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, in co-operation with the Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC)’s Execution Co...",
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}