UAE Public Prosecution unveils ‘Bayan’ AI Translation Centre
UAE Public Prosecution Launches ‘Bayan’ Smart Translation Centre to Advance AI-Powered Justice
Dubai: The UAE Public Prosecution has announced the pilot launch of “Bayan” Smart Translation Centre, a first-of-its-kind platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize judicial translation and enhance communication within the justice system. Developed in collaboration with Presight, a global leader in AI and big data analytics, this project marks a significant milestone in the Public Prosecution’s AI Strategy 2025–2030.
The “Bayan” system goes beyond conventional translation tools, integrating smart technologies that combine real-time interpretation, automated documentation, and legal intelligence. It represents a breakthrough in how investigations and court proceedings are conducted — turning AI into a vital partner in judicial work.
A Leap Toward Smart Justice
According to the Public Prosecution, “Bayan” serves as an intelligent virtual investigation clerk and live translator capable of automatically documenting interrogation or investigation sessions. Within minutes, the system can produce bilingual investigation records ready for review, approval, and printing.
The platform utilizes advanced speech recognition (ASR) to identify different speakers — such as investigators, defendants, and witnesses — through voiceprint recognition. It also provides instant AI-powered multilingual translation, recognizing not only global languages but also regional dialects like Emirati Arabic.
Other standout features include:
Voice-to-text and text-to-voice conversion for seamless communication.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for extracting text from images or scanned documents.
Customizable multilingual legal dictionaries, tailored for specific case types and jurisdictions.
Automated generation of bilingual records with real-time editing and validation tools.
Encrypted digital audit trails that ensure transparency and confidentiality.
Integration with judicial systems and archiving platforms through an intelligent monitoring dashboard.
This smart ecosystem ensures precision, security, and efficiency across all stages of the judicial process.
AI-Powered Legal Language Model
As part of the collaboration, Presight will help design and train a specialized legal language model on its proprietary “Vitruvian” AI platform. This model will support judicial translation, data analytics, and even video conferencing capabilities — making “Bayan” one of the most advanced systems of its kind in the Middle East.
Dr. Adel Alsharji, Chief Operating Officer at Presight, emphasized the significance of this partnership:
“We are proud to work with the UAE Public Prosecution to develop the region’s first AI-based legal language model. It will empower the justice system to use data intelligence in ways that enhance fairness, efficiency, and transparency.”
He added that this collaboration aligns with the UAE’s broader vision to position itself as a global leader in digital transformation and smart governance.
Human-Centered Innovation
Chancellor Salem Ali Al Zaabi, Head of the Public Prosecution at the Office of the UAE Attorney General, described “Bayan” as a human-centered innovation that uses technology to strengthen — not replace — human judgment in the pursuit of justice.
“Innovation at the Public Prosecution is rooted in a human-centered vision that views technology as a means to achieve justice, not an end in itself,” said Al Zaabi. “Bayan embodies our commitment to accelerating case progression, strengthening public trust, and building a more intelligent, transparent, and equitable judicial system.”
He added that the project reflects over a year of dedicated development by national technical and legal teams, showcasing an Emirati model of excellence in digital justice transformation.
Breaking Linguistic Barriers in Justice
The “Bayan” initiative also aims to remove language barriers in legal and investigative procedures, ensuring that all parties — regardless of their native tongue — can communicate effectively. Importantly, all translations produced for official judicial purposes will still undergo validation by licensed translators, ensuring full compliance with UAE legal standards.
By combining the precision of AI with the oversight of human expertise, “Bayan” offers a balanced approach to smart justice — one that values accuracy, fairness, and accountability.
Towards the Future of Smart Governance
As a pillar of the AI Strategy 2025–2030, “Bayan” highlights the UAE’s ongoing commitment to creating a digitally empowered judiciary. It reinforces the nation’s global standing as a pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence into public governance and legal systems.
With “Bayan,” the UAE moves closer to realizing its vision of a justice system without linguistic or procedural barriers — intelligent, inclusive, and future-ready.