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Putting people at the center of justice
Al Shamsi said technology could support analysis, accelerate access to information and improve efficiency, but stressed that “AI cannot replace...
- Justice services, he also emphasised, should accommodate differing needs and circumstances, including language, age, disability and the circumstances of victims.
- He also outlined the UAE’s approach to combating organised fraud through stronger national coordination and cross-border judicial cooperation.
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