DIFC Courts’ new enforcement department

The UAE’s position as a global dispute resolution hub was strengthened with the launch of the DIFC Courts Enforcement Department. Operating under the leadership of HE Judge Omar Al Muhairi, the newly formed department has been created to ensure the simple and speedy enforcement of orders made by both the DIFC Courts and other jurisdictions. The DIFC Courts Enforcement Department will have two areas of responsibility. First, it will work to enforce judgements made by the DIFC Courts’ Court of First Instance and Small Claims Tribunal both locally and internationally. Second, it will enforce the orders of other courts regards to assets held within the DIFC. Overseeing the department is HE Judge Omar Al Muhairi, who brings over 23 years’ experience working in both the Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts. Alongside him, the dedicated team is bolstered by two experienced judicial officers, Nassir Al Nasser and Maha Al Mehairi.

The DIFC Courts’ new enforcement structure is designed to be fast, flexible and fully paperless. A person seeking to enforce a judgment, decision, or order can choose from four different methods, including charging orders, attachment of assets or earnings, execution against assets and the appointment of a receiver. Once an application is filed, either online or by hand to the enforcement department located in the DIFC Courts’ Registry, it will be dealt with by an enforcement officer who will normally act according to the request, with an order or directions then issued within one to two working days. 

 Omar Al Muhairi

  Nssir Al Nasser