Dubai Creates Judicial Specialization Center to Boost Judicial Productivity

In a significant move towards positioning Dubai as a global hub for justice, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has established the Dubai Centre for Judicial Expertise as a public institution.

The Centre, affiliated with the Judicial Council, is designed to improve the quality of life in Dubai and reinforce the emirate's commitment to judicial innovation. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Judicial Council, has stated that the Centre represents a significant step in reinforcing trust in the emirate's judiciary.

The Centre will integrate advanced technology and provide judicial authorities with access to qualified experts from within the UAE and abroad. Its goal is to ensure efficiency in line with international standards, standardise procedures, and expedite litigation procedures.

The Centre aims to strengthen the role of expert testimony in court proceedings and improve the quality and accuracy of technical reports used in court cases. This is expected to contribute to faster case resolution.

The Dubai Centre for Judicial Expertise will work towards attracting distinguished experts and developing national expertise across specialised fields. A Board of Directors and a Steering Committee will be created for the Centre, with the roles and resources of the Centre to be transitioned by these bodies.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has also stated that the Centre will uphold transparency and integrity, aligning with Dubai's vision for a quality of life-focused emirate. The Centre's work will support the development of the emirate as an investment destination, further bolstering its status as a global hub for justice.

While the chairman of the steering committee of the Dubai Centre for Judicial Expertise, as described in the law, is not specified in the available search results, it is clear that the Centre will play a crucial role in enhancing Dubai's judicial system and contributing to a better quality of life for its residents.