Dubai Courts 2025-29 strategic plan gets nod, digital services in focus
By embracing AI and digital transformation, the plan aims to expedite judicial procedures, enhance service delivery, and foster a legal environment that is both efficient and equitable
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, has approved the 2025-2029 strategic plan for Dubai Courts.
The plan is aimed at driving judicial innovation and reinforcing Dubai’s global legal standing.
Sheikh Maktoum emphasised that the strategy will develop an innovative judicial system that adapts to global trends and future demands, ensuring swift justice and upholding the rule of law.
He commended the Dubai Courts team for their efforts in formulating the plan, highlighting the necessity of continuous improvement and enhanced service quality through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).
“The new strategy will reinforce Dubai’s leadership by streamlining litigation processes, enhancing court ruling enforcement, and expanding alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. It will also strengthen Dubai’s appeal as a preferred hub for legal solutions,” Sheikh Maktoum said.
Key pillars of the Dubai Courts strategic plan
The Dubai Courts’ 2025-2029 strategy is based on the principles of judicial leadership, efficiency, and transparency. It focuses on upholding the rule of law and building public trust in the judiciary as essential to societal stability. The plan is structured around four core objectives:
1. Pioneering judicial performance: Optimising case preparation, improving adjudication efficiency, and refining enforcement procedures.
2. Integrated judicial services: Enhancing customer experience, promoting alternative dispute resolution, and fostering strategic partnerships.
3. Future-ready institutional capabilities: Attracting and developing specialised judicial and administrative talent while promoting innovation and sustainable governance.
4. Advanced digital judicial system: Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve data utilisation and judicial efficiency.
The strategic framework is underpinned by three strategic impact indicators, 27 performance indicators, and 42 initiatives and projects.
We approved the new strategic plan for Dubai Courts 2025–2029 to further strengthen Dubai’s leadership in achieving judicial justice. The strategy is built on key performance indicators, initiatives, and projects aimed at developing an advanced judicial environment that leverages… pic.twitter.com/VmJBlPqRe5
— Maktoum Bin Mohammed (@MaktoumMohammed) March 23, 2025
Adapting to global challenges
Professor Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, director-general of Dubai Courts, said it was important for Dubai’s judicial system to remain at the forefront of global advancements.
“The world is undergoing rapid transformation, and judicial institutions must evolve to address emerging challenges. Dubai Courts has developed this strategic plan to ensure a responsive and future-ready judicial system,” Al Suwaidi said.
He noted that the plan was the result of a year-long effort focused on integrating legislative and technological solutions to enhance the judicial framework. “We are committed to investing in AI and modern technologies to improve judicial performance and provide swift and flexible justice,” he added.
Al Suwaidi reiterated that judicial innovation is an ongoing process, crucial for meeting societal aspirations and demands. “This strategy is a significant milestone in Dubai’s pursuit of global judicial excellence. It places a responsibility on us to continuously enhance the standing of Dubai Courts internationally,” he said.
