Dubai: As part of its commitment to enhancing the flexibility and integration of the justice system and cementing its status as a world-leading judicial institution, Dubai Courts has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Sports Arbitration Centre. The agreement aims to advance bilateral cooperation in enforcing judicial and arbitral awards related to sports disputes, as well as to qualify sports arbitrators and specialists in handling this category of disputes. This reflects a shared commitment to upholding swift justice and elevating the efficiency of judicial procedures.
According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Prof. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Dubai Courts, and Jamal Hamed Al Marri, President of the UAE Sports Arbitration Centre. This step aligns with Dubai Courts' vision of "Judicial Leadership and Justice for a Global City" and is consistent with its strategy to achieve swift justice underpinned by an integrated judicial system and innovative services.
The ultimate goal of the agreement is to bolster global confidence in Dubai, reflecting a mutual dedication to advancing the standards of judicial services and ensuring their transparent and impartial delivery to litigants and court users across the nation. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi commented on the agreement, stating that it marks a significant step forward in supporting joint institutional work, enhancing the scope of judicial services, and developing the capabilities of sports arbitrators.
Jamal Hamed Al Marri, President of the UAE Sports Arbitration Centre, highlighted that the cooperation agreement is a major milestone for the Centre's journey and its strategy, which is based on forging partnerships with relevant institutions. He noted that the agreement comes at a time when the Centre has established a roster of experienced conciliators and arbitrators and has adopted practices analogous to its work.
Under the terms of the MoU, Dubai Courts will enforce all final awards, decisions, and orders issued by the Emirates Sports Arbitration Centre that require execution within the territorial jurisdiction of Dubai Courts. The MoU also specifies that enforcement applications must be submitted directly to the Courts by the judgment creditor, in accordance with local and federal legislation.
The scope of the memorandum includes defining the jurisdiction of the UAE Sports Arbitration Centre, joint coordination to assist prevailing parties, organizing workshops, and holding regular joint meetings to ensure the objectives of the bilateral cooperation are met. This agreement is a continuation of the partnerships that Dubai Courts forges, reflecting its approach to providing a legal framework that enhances the global competitiveness of the Emirate of Dubai.