DIFC Courts’ new service to support UAE businesses

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts announced the launch of a new suite of ancillary services, including a Mediation Service Centre and a Notary Service.

This development follows the issuance of Dubai Law No. (2) in March 2025 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which provides the legislative foundation for these services.

In parallel, a resolution has been issued by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as President of the DIFC, outlining the implementation and operational framework and formally establishing the Mediation Service Centre and the Notary Service under the DIFC Courts.

The new Mediation Service Centre will be based at the DIFC Courts and will serve as an alternative dispute resolution pathway where parties can amicably resolve their disputes with the help of mediators registered with the DIFC Courts.

Parties will be able to choose the mediators and agree fees and terms in advance, as well as the choice to conduct mediation meetings online using the newly upgraded and AI-enabled Court Management System (CMS), or in-person at the DIFC Courts premises.

Wayne Martin, Chief Justice, DIFC Courts, said, “The DIFC Courts continues to pioneer advanced court and legal services, in close cooperation with Dubai’s leadership, as well as our public and private sector partners. Both the DIFC Courts Mediation Service Centre and the Notary Service will widen the suite of services, broadening access to justice, as well as providing greater flexibility for business and individuals seeking efficient, cost-effective solutions.”

Alongside the new Mediation Service Centre, the DIFC Courts is further expanding its range of services with the launch of a Notary Service.

WAM