Judicial services stir global interest

US and Canada police teams gain insights on Foreign Experts Court

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) received a delegation from the UAE’s Ministry of Interior and a police delegation from the United States of America and Canada.

The visit came as part of ADJD’s endeavour to strengthen cooperation, partnership and exchange of knowledge in areas of common interest, in accordance with the directives of Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, to exchange experiences with local and international authorities, with a view to adopting and implementing global best practices.

The visiting delegation learned about various initiatives taken by the ADJD for the creation of specialised jurisdictions for foreigners, the pioneering experience of remote litigation, as well as self-registration services via the Judicial Department’s electronic portal and the Smart Case File, besides guidelines related to payment orders in commercial matters, receivership, cheque execution and the work of the Case Management Office.

Key role

During the visit, the delegation learned about the key role performed by the Foreign Experts Court within Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, in that it offers an advanced judicial system that provides significant support to the economy of the emirate of Abu Dhabi by delivering a world-class service that meets the expectations of residents and investors of various nationalities.

Members of the delegation also viewed a number of films embodying ADJD’s message in its interaction with society for the establishment of a culture of respect for the law that promotes safety of all members of society and forestalls commission of criminal acts. The visiting teams were also introduced to educational material focusing on the introduction of new or amended laws and intelligent services.