Doha: The Ministry of Municipality and the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manage, regulate, and implement electronic auctions. The agreement comes as part of ongoing institutional cooperation aimed at enhancing transparency in the sale and management of seized items, including vehicles, machinery, and equipment, while keeping pace with the country’s digital transformation.

According to Qatar News Agency, the MoU was signed by Assistant Undersecretary for Shared Services Affairs at the SJC, Jassim Ali Al Mahmoudi, and Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and Equipment, and Director of Al Wakrah Municipality, Jaber Hassan Al Jaber on behalf of the Ministry of Municipality.

The signing ceremony was attended by HE Deputy President of the Enforcement Court, Justice Mohammed Khalifa Al Kubaisi and Chairman of the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and Equipment, Colonel Staff Saud Abdullah Al Khater, along with several senior officials from both sides.

The agreement aims to develop the online auction mechanism in line with modern standards that ensure transparency and efficiency. It will leverage the Supreme Judicial Council’s technological expertise to establish specialized digital platforms, integrated electronic payment services, and a comprehensive marketing and advertising strategy within and outside Qatar.

Jaber Hassan Al Jaber affirmed that the MoU reflects the Ministry of Municipality’s commitment to advancing the system for managing abandoned vehicles and equipment. He noted that the introduction of electronic auctions marks a significant step toward greater transparency and improved public services.

For his part, Justice Mohammed Khalifa Al Kubaisi emphasized that the MoU represents a key step toward integrating digital solutions into the justice and public administration sectors. He highlighted that electronic auctions will help streamline and accelerate processes while providing a fair and secure environment for transactions, aligning with Qatar’s broader digital transformation agenda and the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.

The signing of the MoU underscores the commitment of both parties to strengthening institutional collaboration, modernizing procedural mechanisms, and supporting sustainable development through the creation of advanced and transparent systems across the country.