Justice Minister: law underpins societal stability and national progress
Abdullah Sultan Al Nuaimi says an advanced legislative and judicial system is essential as the UAE responds to digital transformation and emerging risks on World Law Day.
Law provides the framework for confidence and progress, UAE minister says
Abdullah Sultan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, has underlined the centrality of the law to social stability and national development. Speaking in Abu Dhabi on 13 September to mark World Law Day, he said law governs relationships, builds confidence in institutions and creates the conditions in which people and the economy can prosper.
Mr Al Nuaimi highlighted that the United Arab Emirates has adopted a people‑centred approach to statebuilding, which requires a modern legislative and judicial architecture. He said that approach has guided the leadership’s efforts to elevate the judicial environment, reinforce the rule of law and protect rights — measures he described as integral to the country’s competitiveness and stability.
Noting the rapid pace of digital and economic change, the minister drew attention to the imperative of updating legislation and the tools used to administer justice. He referenced the need to keep abreast of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, as well as developments in the digital economy and novel forms of crime, while remaining committed to the fundamental principles and safeguards of justice.
World Law Day, observed annually on 13 September, aims to promote legal culture and raise public awareness of the importance of the rule of law. The minister’s remarks linked that observance to the ongoing task of ensuring the legal framework evolves in line with societal and technological change.
The statement from the Ministry of Justice and the Federal Judicial Council framed these developments as part of a broader national strategy to anticipate future challenges. By emphasising both legislative modernisation and judicial readiness, the minister set out a concise rationale for continued legal reform: to maintain institutional confidence, protect rights and support the UAE’s long‑term development.
In emphasising adaptation to new risks, the minister underlined that modern justice systems must balance innovation with safeguards. That balance, he indicated, is necessary to preserve public trust while enabling the UAE to benefit from technological and economic opportunities.
His comments reflect a federal-level perspective on law and governance issued from Abu Dhabi on World Law Day, reaffirming the role of the judiciary and legislature in guiding the nation through periods of change.
Source: WAM