Maktoum Bin Mohammed revises retirement age

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, chaired a meeting of the Council.

The meeting is part of Sheikh Maktoum’s regular review of Dubai’s judicial initiatives that seek to uphold integrity, transparency, and the rule of law.

During the meeting, which was held at his office, Sheikh Maktoum approved the appointment of new judges at Dubai Courts, and the 2025 training and development plan for judicial authority members, reflecting his commitment to equipping judges and public prosecutors, particularly young professionals, with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this vital field that plays a key role in social progress and stability.

Sheikh Maktoum also approved procedures to extend the service of judicial authority members who have reached retirement age, allowing the judiciary to benefit from their expertise and retain exceptional talents.

The meeting also discussed the statistical report presented by the Judicial Council’s General Secretariat, highlighting the progress it has made since its restructuring in 2021. Over the past four years, 223 studies were completed, covering research, legislative, and developmental areas.

The Council also saw an 86 per cent increase in legislations related to the judiciary and its members compared to the previous four years, resulting in full legislative compliance. Additionally, the introduction of new systems contributed to a more than 100 per cent increase in the appointment of judicial authority members.

Furthermore, the General Secretariat completed eight internal development projects and supported the development of 17 projects in collaboration with judicial authority entities, including the Dubai Judicial Inspection Authority’s development project, the establishment of an Inheritance Court, and the formation of a Board of Commissioners for the Dubai Court of Cassation.

Dr. Abdullah Saif Al-Sabousi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Judicial Council, said that under the guidance of Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed, the General Secretariat is committed to providing robust support to judicial entities and their members.

He also noted that the Secretariat has maintained a strong focus on developing and refining procedures and legislative frameworks to manage both the Council’s operations and the judiciary, while enhancing collaboration among judicial entities. Dr. Al-Sabousi also expressed his gratitude to Sheikh Maktoum for his unwavering support, and to the Council members for their continued collaboration with the General Secretariat.

The meeting was attended by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director-General of H.H. The Dubai Ruler's Court, and Vice Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council; Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai; Dr. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Dubai Courts; Dr. Abdullah Saif Al-Sabousi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Judicial Council, and members of the Dubai Judicial Council.

Earlier, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed met Emma Reynolds, the UK’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury. The meeting was held at H.H. Sheikh Maktoum's office.

Sheikh Maktoum said the UAE and the UK enjoy a deep-rooted economic relationship that continues to evolve and expand, reflecting the two countries’ shared vision for a dynamic, sustainable global economy.

The UAE remains committed to fostering a strategic partnership with the UK that supports long-term prosperity and innovation-led growth, he stressed.

The meeting underscored the importance of accelerating investment and trade, building on the UAE’s position as the UK’s largest trading partner in the Middle East. Both sides discussed closer cooperation to enhance investment flows, promote sustainable financial frameworks, strengthen financial markets, and leverage opportunities for growth in financial services and fintech.

The meeting was attended by Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Dubai Financial Market; Essa Kazim, Governor, Dubai International Financial Centre; Fadel Al Ali, Chairman, Dubai Financial Services Authority; and Safeya Hashem Al Safi, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for the Commercial Control and Governance Sector at the Ministry of Economy.

Recently, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed chaired a meeting to review the government’s financial operational framework. The meeting highlighted key achievements of the Ministry of Finance and plans aimed at realising the leadership’s aspirations for development.

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