Role of Technology in DIFC Courts Legal Innovations in UAE
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The Role of Technology in DIFC Courts: 2025 Innovations and Future Directions

BySameer A Khan

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a significant financial free zone that operates under its own distinct legal framework. It features an independent judicial system known as the DIFC Courts, which are governed by specific laws and regulations that differ from those of other courts in Dubai and the UAE. The DIFC Courts function…

DIFC Courts
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Key Features of the DIFC Courts Legal Framework

BySameer A Khan

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a financial-free zone established by Federal Decree No. 35 of 2004. DIFC has independent Courts that apply the DIFC Laws supplemented by common law principles. DIFC Courts serve a crucial function in Dubai’s legal landscape by providing a reliable, efficient, and internationally acknowledged platform for resolving disputes.  The…

DIFC Courts Building in Downtown
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DIFC Courts History and Establishment in the UAE

BySameer A Khan

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a specialized financial free zone that operates under its own unique DIFC legal framework. DIFC has its own independent court system, which is known as DIFC Courts. These courts are governed by their own set of laws and regulations, separate from those applicable to other courts in Dubai…

Recent 2025 Amendments in DIFC Law on Application of Civil and Commercial Laws
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Recent 2025 Amendments in DIFC Law on Application of Civil and Commercial Laws

BySameer A Khan

The Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) has recently announced the enactment of key amendments to the Law on the Application of Civil and Commercial Laws in the DIFC (DIFC Law no. 3 of 2004). The purpose of these amendments is to provide clear statutory guidance regarding the sources and interpretation of DIFC Law, confirming that…