17 February 2026, 01:48 PM
Oman took a decisive step toward modernizing its legal system as more than 500 government officials, judiciary representatives, policymakers, compliance professionals, and technology innovators gathered to explore AI-driven legal services, regulatory transformation, and digital innovation at the Oman Legal Tech Summit 2026. The summit highlighted the Sultanate’s drive to build a future-ready, technology-enabled legal ecosystem under the strategic framework of Oman Vision 2040.
The event was held at the Sheraton Hotel, Muscat, under the patronage of Salim Muslem Ali Qatan, Vice Chairperson of the State Council of Oman. Presented by HAQQ Legal AI in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, the summit convened participants to discuss legal innovation, AI governance, regulatory transformation, and the practical integration of technology in legal services.
The summit opened with discussions on the future of law in the digital age, emphasizing regional and global perspectives. Sessions focused on AI applications in law, regulatory frameworks, legal tech implementations, automation in compliance, and RegTech solutions in banking. In his inaugural speech, Said Salam Al Amri described the summit as a platform for sharing regional and international experiences and innovations aimed at enhancing institutional performance and creating a flexible legal environment capable of adapting to rapid technological changes.
Dr. Mohammed Abdallah Said Al Jahwari, Senior Legal Researcher at the Supreme Judicial Council and Visiting Professor of Public Law, highlighted the governance challenges of AI, asking whether artificial intelligence represents a foundation for collective efficiency and swift justice or a potential source of manipulation and legal loopholes. Abbas M. Kabalan emphasized that Legal AI should strengthen professional judgment rather than replace it, stressing responsible adoption over disruption.
The event was held at the Sheraton Hotel, Muscat, under the patronage of Salim Muslem Ali Qatan, Vice Chairperson of the State Council of Oman. Presented by HAQQ Legal AI in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, the summit convened participants to discuss legal innovation, AI governance, regulatory transformation, and the practical integration of technology in legal services.
The summit opened with discussions on the future of law in the digital age, emphasizing regional and global perspectives. Sessions focused on AI applications in law, regulatory frameworks, legal tech implementations, automation in compliance, and RegTech solutions in banking. In his inaugural speech, Said Salam Al Amri described the summit as a platform for sharing regional and international experiences and innovations aimed at enhancing institutional performance and creating a flexible legal environment capable of adapting to rapid technological changes.
Dr. Mohammed Abdallah Said Al Jahwari, Senior Legal Researcher at the Supreme Judicial Council and Visiting Professor of Public Law, highlighted the governance challenges of AI, asking whether artificial intelligence represents a foundation for collective efficiency and swift justice or a potential source of manipulation and legal loopholes. Abbas M. Kabalan emphasized that Legal AI should strengthen professional judgment rather than replace it, stressing responsible adoption over disruption.