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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....
Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Jurisdiction over Common Property Management Disputes- Exclusive Authority of the Rental Disputes Center

Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Jurisdiction over Common Property Management Disputes- Exclusive Authority of the Rental Disputes Center

The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued an important judgment that significantly clarifies the jurisdictional boundaries between the Dubai Courts and the Rental Disputes Center (RDC) in disputes arising from the management of common property. In Commercial Cassation...
Dubai Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Binding Effect of Res Judicata Over Arbitral Jurisdiction

Dubai Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Binding Effect of Res Judicata Over Arbitral Jurisdiction

Appeal No. 191 of 2025 – Order of Arbitration Petition Introduction In a significant judgment, the Dubai Court of Appeal clarified the limits of arbitral jurisdiction under UAE law. In its ruling dated 22 January 2026 (Appeal No. 191 of 2025, Order of Arbitration...