The Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Law No. 2 of 2025 concerningthe Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, which aims toregulate the judicial and administrative aspects of the DIFC Courts.

A key highlight of this new law is theintroduction of the Mediation Centre (Article 13), which marks a significant milestone in the evolution of DIFC Courts’ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework.

The Mediation Centre will provide parties with structured mediation services, through registered mediators, to facilitate dispute resolution efficiently and ultimately reducing litigation time and costs.

The President of the DIFC will determine the Centre’s operational framework, jurisdiction, and procedural guidelines.

This progressive move reflects Dubai’scommitment to enhancing access to justice through innovative and efficientdispute resolution mechanisms.

As a non-profit organization incorporated within DIFC, The Mediation Hub MENA remains committed and dedicated to advancing its mission of raising awareness and empowering key stakeholders in the mediation ecosystem including the mediation community, legal professionals, and business community - to fully leverage these new developments.

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