UAE's Vice President Emphasizes Law as Strong Societal Safeguard and Judiciary as Guardian of Public Trust

Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum swore in 23 new judges and judicial inspectors at the Union House in Dubai, strengthening the emirate's legal system with fresh appointments across rental dispute centers and courts.

The ceremony included 15 judges taking their legal oath, with 12 UAE nationals appointed to the Rental Dispute Settlement Center and one to Dubai Courts. Another 7 judicial inspectors joined the Judicial Inspection Department.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the critical role these appointments play in society's foundation. "The law remains the strong fence that protects society, and the judiciary is the guardian of trust between people and the pillar of community stability," he said. "Without it, nations cannot flourish or peoples progress."

This expansion of Dubai's judicial workforce comes as the emirate continues handling growing legal demands from its expanding economy and population. The rental dispute center appointments are particularly significant given Dubai's active real estate market, where landlord-tenant disputes require specialized legal expertise.

The mix of citizen judges and judicial inspectors reflects Dubai's strategy to build local legal capacity while maintaining oversight standards. Judicial inspectors play a key role in ensuring court procedures meet established standards and help maintain public confidence in the legal system.

For businesses and residents, these appointments mean potentially faster case processing and more specialized handling of rental disputes. Dubai's legal infrastructure directly impacts its appeal as a business hub, where reliable contract enforcement and dispute resolution attract international investment.

The ceremony reinforces Dubai's focus on institutional development as it positions itself as a regional legal and business center.