Delegation of Students from College of Law Visits DIFC

A delegation of students from College of Law – Ajman University visited the Courts of Dubai International Finance Centre, DIFC. The group was accompanied by Dr. Mostafa Abou El Enein, Assistant Professor of Commercial Law & Dr. Suzan Ali Hassan, Assistant Professor of Commercial Law.

The DIFC Courts are part of the sovereign structure of the Emirate of Dubai that are an independent English language common law judiciary. The DIFC Courts is based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) with jurisdiction governing civil and commercial disputes nationally, regionally and worldwide. The Courts began operations in 2007. Originally, the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts was limited to the geographical area of the DIFC. On 31 October 2011, the signing of Dubai Law No 16 allowed the DIFC Courts to hear any local or international cases and to resolve commercial disputes with the consent of all parties.

Mrs. Ayesha Bin Kalban – Case Progression Officer,  welcomed the delegation and explained to them the scope of competence of DIFC and their distinguished judicial position within the frame of arbitration related to litigations emerged from the financial investments in the region and all over the world. Mrs. Ayesha has also taken the task of replying largely and sufficiently all the questions of the students.