The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has launched a Mediation Service Centre and a Notary Service, expanding its legal support offerings for businesses and individuals in the UAE.
The new Mediation Service Centre provides an alternative way to resolve disputes outside the courtroom. Parties can choose their mediators, agree on terms in advance, and conduct sessions either online through the enhanced Court Management System or in person at the DIFC Courts. This service is designed to give businesses faster, cost-effective solutions to settle conflicts without lengthy litigation.
Alongside this, the DIFC Courts have introduced a Notary Service, a first-of-its-kind in the UAE for English-language documents. The service allows users to complete notarisation through three methods ,automated self-service, live virtual sessions, or in-person appointments. Each document will be stamped and securely verified on the Hedera Blockchain, ensuring transparency, authenticity, and long-term protection of records.
Wayne Martin, Chief Justice, DIFC Courts, said,
“The DIFC Courts continues to pioneer advanced court and legal services, in close cooperation with Dubai’s leadership, as well as our public and private sector partners. Both the DIFC Courts Mediation Service Centre and the Notary Service will widen the suite of services, broadening access to justice, as well as providing greater flexibility for business and individuals seeking efficient, cost-effective solutions.”
These new services mark an important step in strengthening Dubai’s position as a trusted global hub for business, offering modern, secure, and reliable legal processes.
