ADJD strengthens digital judicial services, processing 447,603 requests in six months

Remote hearings, smart enforcement and digital authentications surge in Abu Dhabi

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Abdulla Rasheed, Editor - Abu Dhabi
Notarial and attestation transactions highlight robust, high-speed judicial ecosystem.
Notarial and attestation transactions highlight robust, high-speed judicial ecosystem.

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has recorded strong performance in the development of its digital services ecosystem, continuing to enhance efficiency and service quality. The Department processed approximately 447,603 electronic requests during the first half of 2026, underscoring its sustained efforts to meet customers’ needs in accordance with the highest standards of quality, speed and accuracy.

The Department’s half-year performance indicators report showed that 317,266remote hearings were held, representing growth of 6.25% This reflects the expanding use of digital technologies to streamline litigation procedures and enhance the flexibility of judicial services in line with international best practices.

The report also showed that smart solutions continued to improve the efficiency of enforcement procedures. The digital system recorded 11,233 decisions automatically cancelling enforcement orders, through a smart system that enables enforcement decisions linked to payments to be cancelled immediately, electronically approved and the relevant entities notified without human intervention. This contributes to faster procedures, greater service efficiency and an improved customer experience.

Digital authentications also continued to record rapid growth, reaching 1,365,499 during the first half of the year. This demonstrates the Department’s success in developing its digital ecosystem and accommodating the continued growth in transaction volumes.

In the area of alternative dispute resolution, the Department completed 5,690cases through mediation and conciliation, an increase of 15%, reflecting the growing reliance on amicable means of resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.

As part of its efforts to support family stability and strengthen social cohesion, the Department conducted 6,126 family sessions and provided 314 online legal consultations, in addition to implementing 13,622 child visitation orders. These services contribute to protecting family ties and supporting family stability as a fundamental pillar of society.

In judicial and notarial services, the Department completed 44,531 transactions through public notaries, more than 11,000 transactions through private notaries, and 29,827 attestation transactions. These figures reflect the efficiency of the judicial services ecosystem and its capacity to accommodate the growing volume of transactions while maintaining the highest standards of quality and speed.

Abdulla Rasheed
Abdulla RasheedEditor - Abu Dhabi
Abdullah Rashid Al Hammadi  is an accomplished Emirati journalist with over 45 years of experience in both Arabic and English media. He currently serves as the Abu Dhabi Bureau Chief fo Gulf News. Al Hammadi began his career in 1980 with Al Ittihad newspaper, where he rose through the ranks to hold key editorial positions, including Head of International News, Director of the Research Center, and Acting Managing Editor. A founding member of the UAE Journalists Association and a former board member, he is also affiliated with the General Federation of Arab Journalists and the International Federation of Journalists. Al Hammadi studied Information Systems Technology at the University of Virginia and completed journalism training with Reuters in Cairo and London. During his time in Washington, D.C., he reported for Alittihad  and became a member of the National Press Club. From 2000 to 2008, he wrote the widely read Dababees column, known for its critical take on social issues. Throughout his career, Al Hammadi has conducted high-profile interviews with prominent leaders including UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and key Arab figures such as the late Yasser Arafat and former presidents of Yemen and Egypt. He has reported on major historical events such as the Iran-Iraq war, the liberation of Kuwait, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the establishment of the Palestinian Authority. His work continues to shape and influence journalism in the UAE and the wider Arab world.
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