Taresh Eid Al Mansouri, Director-General of Dubai Courts, has inaugurated the ‘Digital Litigation Program’ at Expo 2020 Dubai, during a meeting with the governance council.
The program aims to apply technical litigation; keep abreast with the comprehensive development of Dubai; adopt creative solutions as per the instructions of the Dubai Government; and apply the recommendations of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, regarding transforming courts hearings into remote hearings permanently.
The program provides several services, including registration of cases through the Dubai Courts portal; follow-up through smart gadgets; online payment options; hearings appointments; remote appearance; reviewing decisions and judgments.
The smart application allows follow-up through smart gadgets after being registered online and paid through.
The application also provides an electronic card to the claimant with a unified number sent through SMS and email, with appointing the hearing date and notifying the parties about the hearing through the application.
Al Mansouri indicated that the ‘Digital Litigation Program’ aims to support the use of modern technology and digital transformation of judicial services. “This accomplishment is the result of cooperation and distinctive efforts made by the work team, judicial and administrative units. Systematic and deliberate plans were put to guarantee to provide best services to clients, allowing them to complete many litigation procedures through smart applications,” he said.
Al Mansouri affirmed that Dubai Courts will continue the development of its system and listen to all comments by clients and advocates to enhance and amend the justice system.
Judge Mohamed Al Sabousi, Chief Judge at First Instance Court of Dubai, said: “The Digital Litigation Programme targets judges, advocates, experts, and clients. It is an interactive online smart system easily managed around the hour. It covers all steps of the case, including request registration, attaching supporting documents and reports, digital signature, verifying users’ identities online, holding investigations hearings and deliberations remotely.
Additionally, the project creates other programs for managing the case and judgments remotely. It limits the number of persons, judges, government staff, advocates, and experts allowed to access the information system. This prevents any unauthorized individuals to access the case information and documents.”
Ahmed Ibrahim Saif, cassation judge at Dubai Courts, said: “This project affirms our tireless endeavors to set a comprehensive frame for developing litigation procedures. The huge achievements made by Dubai Courts came as a result of the wise leadership’s future vision that aims to cope with the technical development and digital transformation. This pays off at the appropriate time in the current situation that affects the whole world.”
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