New chief justice named for DIFC Courts

Justice Tun Zaki Bin Azmi has been appointed Chief Justice of Dubai International Financial Centre Courts, DIFC Courts, and Justice Omar Juma Al Fajeer Al Muhairi as Deputy Chief Justice of DIFC Courts.

Decree No. 33 of 2018 is effective from November 14, while Decree No. 34 is effective from its date of issuance. Both Decrees will be published in the Official Gazette.

Justice Tun Zaki Bin Azmi joined DIFC Courts in December 2013, following a distinguished career in Malaysia where he served as Chief Justice of Malaysia for three years. (WAM)