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Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal Clarifies the Limits of Jurisdiction Between the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts- Independent Tort Claims Do Not Create a Jurisdictional Conflict with Declaratory Proceedings Before the Dubai Courts

Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal Clarifies the Limits of Jurisdiction Between the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts- Independent Tort Claims Do Not Create a Jurisdictional Conflict with Declaratory Proceedings Before the Dubai Courts

The Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal has delivered an important judgment that provides valuable guidance on the circumstances in which a genuine jurisdictional conflict exists between the Dubai Courts and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts....
DIFC Courts Issue Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026: A New Framework for Adjournment of Hearings

DIFC Courts Issue Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026: A New Framework for Adjournment of Hearings

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have introduced Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026 – Adjournment of Hearings, providing a comprehensive procedural framework governing requests to adjourn hearings before the DIFC Courts. Signed by Chief Justice...
Renewed Permission to Appeal before the DIFC Courts: Finality of Trial Findings, Expert Evidence, and the Limits of Appellate Review

Renewed Permission to Appeal before the DIFC Courts: Finality of Trial Findings, Expert Evidence, and the Limits of Appellate Review

A recent order of the Court of First Instance of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts, issued in January 2026, provides a comprehensive and authoritative exposition of the legal principles governing renewed applications for permission to appeal, the...
DFSA’s 2026 Crypto Token Reforms: Redefining Digital Asset Regulation in DIFC

DFSA’s 2026 Crypto Token Reforms: Redefining Digital Asset Regulation in DIFC

A New Regulatory Era for Crypto Assets in DIFC  On 12 January 2026, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) brought into force a significantly enhanced regulatory framework governing Crypto Tokens within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). These...