Maktoum bin Mohammed chairs Dubai Judicial Council meeting

During the meeting, Sheikh Maktoum was briefed on the Council’s operations, achievements, and plans.

He also reviewed several initiatives rolled out as part of the directives of the Council’s Chairman for the continued development of Dubai’s judicial system.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed commended the members of the Council for their dedication to realising the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen the rule of law, which is the fundamental guarantee for preserving human rights.

The Deputy Ruler of Dubai noted that meeting Sheikh Mohammed’s expectations required redoubling efforts to increase efficiency and performance in line with international benchmarks.

The Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council also approved training sessions for 15 Emiratis at Dubai Judicial Institute to prepare them for their eventual appointment as assistant prosecutors at the Public Prosecution.

Sheikh Maktoum also approved the appointment of four Emirati judges as part of efforts to recruit locals in the judicial sector.

He also approved the appointment of several judges seconded from various brotherly Arab countries.

In a move that seeks to support Dubai’s judicial talent, Sheikh Maktoum also approved the promotion of several meritorious members of the judicial authority.

On the sidelines of the meeting, he felicitated Abbas Othman Abbas, the former director of the Judicial Inspection Department in Dubai, for his efforts during his tenure.

The meeting was attended by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director-General of The Dubai Ruler’s Court and Deputy Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council; Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney-General of Dubai; Taresh Eid Al Mansouri, Director-General of the Dubai Courts; and Dr. Saif Ghanim Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of Dubai Judicial Council, along with other members of the Council.