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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department graduates first cohort of certified private mediators in civil and commercial disputes
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has proudly celebrated the graduation of the first cohort from its specialised training programme for certified private mediators in civil and commercial disputes. This pioneering initiative forms part of the Department's strategic efforts to enhance alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and promote a culture of amicable settlement, aligning with Abu Dhabi's vision for a progressive and investor-friendly legal environment. The training programme supports the Department's mission to offer effective dispute resolution without resorting to litigation, thereby contributing to the efficiency of the judicial system, fostering economic growth, and strengthening the emirate's attractiveness to global investors. His Excellency Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, affirmed that the programme was delivered in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, Chairman of the Judicial Department in Abu Dhabi. His Excellency emphasised the Department's continued commitment to developing legal and judicial competencies in accordance with the highest international standards. "The training focused on equipping mediators with the latest principles and legal foundations in resolving civil and commercial disputes," said Al Abri. "It also enhanced their personal and professional capabilities through a balanced mix of theoretical learning and practical application, preparing them to draft legal agreements and lead effective mediation sessions." The comprehensive programme, which graduated 21 mediators in its inaugural cohort, is part of the Department's broader strategic initiatives to encourage innovation in judicial services, adopt advanced technologies, and empower the private sector to provide high-quality legal services in line with internationally recognised practices. Over the course of 31 training sessions totalling 49 hours, participants explored the critical role of private mediation in supporting national economic goals and attracting investment. Key areas of focus included the stages of mediation, the importance of neutrality, confidentiality, and independence, as well as the civil and disciplinary responsibilities of mediators. The curriculum also provided an in-depth understanding of local and international mediation laws and enhanced participants' communication skills with disputing parties. Additional training modules covered the legal and procedural aspects of settlement agreements, the management of mediation sessions, drafting of legally sound agreements, and the correction of common errors in record-keeping. The programme also included practical case studies and guidance on the use of modern technology to conduct mediation remotely.
Al Etihad
24-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department issues decisions on registration of lawyers, law firm representatives
24 June 2025 23:43 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Lawyers Affairs Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has issued a number of regulatory decisions related to the registration of lawyers in the roll of practicing attorneys, and the renewal of registrations for law firm decisions also included reviewing a range of professional requests and complaints, in line with the Department's commitment to continuously develop the regulatory framework of the legal profession, and foster a fair and transparent legal environment that keeps pace with judicial and legislative developments in the Emirate of Abu its regular meeting, chaired by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Under-Secretary of the Judicial Department, the committee discussed the items on its agenda and made a series of decisions aimed at reinforcing the quality of legal performance and ensuring adherence to established professional this context, the committee approved the registration of two Emirati lawyers in the roll of practicing attorneys, following their successful completion of the approved training programme at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy. The move reflects the Department's commitment toward supporting and empowering national talent to engage in the legal profession with high levels of professionalism and committee also reviewed requests to renew the registration of 10 lawyers whose registrations had expired for more than two months, and decided to proceed with the renewal process after the applicants met all the approved relation to professional compliance, the committee examined eight complaints filed against lawyers, and issued appropriate decisions in accordance with the established procedures, ensuring justice, professional integrity, and the protection of the rights of all parties involved. The decisions also included the renewal of registration for three law firm representatives after verifying their fulfilment of the necessary requirements, in recognition of their role in executing legal procedures and supporting lawyers in performing their duties.
Zawya
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
ADJD issues decisions on the registration of lawyers and law firm representatives
The Lawyers Affairs Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has issued a number of regulatory decisions related to the registration of lawyers in the roll of practicing attorneys, and the renewal of registrations for law firm representatives. The decisions also included reviewing a range of professional requests and complaints, in line with the Department's commitment to continuously developing the regulatory framework of the legal profession and fostering a fair and transparent legal environment that keeps pace with judicial and legislative developments in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. During its regular meeting, chaired by His Excellency Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Judicial Department, the committee discussed the items on its agenda and made a series of decisions aimed at reinforcing the quality of legal performance and ensuring adherence to established professional standards. In this context, the committee approved the registration of two Emirati lawyers in the roll of practicing attorneys, following their successful completion of the approved training program at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy This reflects the Department's commitment to supporting and empowering national talents to engage in the legal profession with high levels of professionalism and competence. The committee also reviewed requests to renew the registration of 10 lawyers whose registrations had expired for more than two months, and decided to proceed with the renewal process after the applicants met all the approved requirements. In relation to professional compliance, the committee examined eight complaints filed against lawyers and issued appropriate decisions in accordance with the established procedures, ensuring justice, professional integrity, and the protection of the rights of all parties involved. The decisions also included the renewal of registration for three law firm representatives after verifying their fulfillment of the necessary requirements, in recognition of their role in executing legal procedures and supporting lawyers in performing their duties.
Zawya
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
ADJD approves new batch of technical experts and dispute resolution mediators
The Committee on the Affairs of Experts, Conciliators, and Mediators at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has approved a new batch of technical experts and dispute resolution mediators. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency and quality of specialized expert services and to support mediation processes as effective alternatives for dispute resolution—aligned with Abu Dhabi's vision for judicial excellence. During its regular meeting, chaired by His Excellency Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Judicial Department, the committee approved the registration and re-registration of several experts in the official registry of practitioners after fulfilling the established requirements. This aims to support judicial entities with specialized expertise that contributes to the quality of judgments and the precision of rulings in cases requiring technical opinion. The committee also approved proceeding with the registration for 21 mediators, following a review of their applications, conditional on completing the necessary requirements—most notably, passing the accredited training program at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy. This ensures that mediators are fully prepared to perform their duties efficiently and impartially in resolving civil and commercial disputes through dialogue and negotiation, reaching amicable settlements outside of court. In the same context, the committee reviewed 13 applications submitted by authorized entities seeking inclusion in the mediators' registry and approved proceeding with registration in accordance with the set regulations. On the matter of professional oversight, the committee reviewed one complaint concerning an expert and took appropriate action in line with applicable regulatory frameworks, reaffirming its commitment to accountability and the highest standards of professional performance.
Al Etihad
12-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department lab discovers and registers new global narcotic substance
12 May 2025 13:00 ABU DHABI (WAM) The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) chemistry laboratory at the Centre for Forensic and Electronic Sciences has discovered a new, previously internationally undocumented narcotic substance and officially registered it in the global database. This significant scientific milestone reflects the UAE's leading position in forensic science, and its proactive role in detecting synthetic narcotics. Using the latest scientific laboratory techniques, the chemical laboratory successfully identified a narcotic substance belonging to the "synthetic cannabinoid" category, named (ADB-4C-MDMB-BINACA). The substance was registered in the international database in the Netherlands under the name of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department laboratory, making it the first entity worldwide to document this substance. Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of ADJD, emphasised that this discovery builds on previous achievements by the chemistry laboratory, which had earlier identified another narcotic substance belonging to the same class of synthetic cannabis. He commended the laboratory team for their advanced preparedness, high efficiency and technical expertise, underscoring their pioneering contributions to public safety and scientific progress. The undersecretary of ADJD further explained that the discovery would contribute to international efforts to combat drug abuse and enhance community safety. He also pointed to the fruitful cooperation with the Forensic Science Research and Education Institute (CFSRE) in the United States, one of the world's centres specialising in identifying synthetic drugs, to verify the substance's properties before issuing the relevant scientific paper and publishing it on the Centre's official website. Counsellor Al Abri concluded by affirming that this scientific documentation is evidence of the accuracy of the analyses and the quality of the research work in the chemistry lab, and strengthens its position as a reference scientific centre at the regional and global levels in the field of laboratory testing and forensic analysis, not only in terms of technology, but also as an effective contributor to combat drugs.
