Gulf News, 22 January 2026: Dubai Police have launched a dedicated digital Lawyers Platform offering seven fully online legal services to streamline procedures and reduce the need for physical visits to police stations.

Dubai Police announced the launch of the Lawyers Platform during a press conference unveiling the second generation of its official website and smart application. Officials said the initiative is part of Dubai’s wider digital‑transformation and Zero Bureaucracy agenda, aimed at improving service efficiency, enhancing integration with justice partners, and supporting legal practitioners through secure digital channels.

The platform is designed exclusively for lawyers and legal consultants, enabling them to complete transactions digitally, upload documents, manage case files, and track applications in real time. A unified case‑management system allows the monitoring of applications, circulars and travel bans, with continuous updates sent through email, SMS and in‑platform notifications.

Dubai Police stated that the new system would reduce in‑person visits to police stations, easing operational pressure on officers and allowing them to focus on core policing duties. Officials added that the digital shift also strengthens transparency and enhances communication with justice partners by keeping all legal interactions within a secure and authenticated digital environment.

The seven digital legal services

According to the Gulf News report, the Lawyers Platform includes seven core services designed specifically for legal professionals:

1. Power of Attorney Linking – digitally linking POAs to police reports for formal legal representation.
2. Electronic Power of Attorney Signing – enabling legally authenticated, fully digital POA signing.
3. Clearance Certificate – obtaining Dubai‑Police‑issued clearance documents required to lift circulars.
4. Filing Criminal Complaints – allowing lawyers to file complaints on behalf of clients after verification and POA linkage.
5. To Whom It May Concern Certificates – issuing official certificates related to cases or transactions.
6. Detainee or Inmate Visit Permit – enabling authorised video communication with detainees.]
7. Circulars and Travel Ban Inquiry – viewing financial status, identifying issuing authorities, paying dues and completing the process digitally. Dubai Police noted that around 10,000 users per day access this specific service.

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