Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Strengthens Dispute Resolution Through Expert Appointments

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has approved a fresh cohort of technical experts and civil mediators, reinforcing its commitment to efficient, professional dispute settlement through rigorous training and standardised credentials.

The machinery of civil dispute resolution has been quietly strengthened in Abu Dhabi. During a recent committee meeting, the Experts, Conciliators, and Mediators Affairs Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department approved a series of decisions designed to expand and refresh the rosters of technical experts and mediators, each step carefully calibrated to uphold professional standards and enhance the judiciary’s capacity to serve those seeking resolution outside traditional court proceedings.

Chaired by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Alabri, Undersecretary of the Department, the meeting reviewed and processed applications across three distinct categories. The committee approved the registration of 12 new experts to the roster of practicing experts, each having completed the approved training programme at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy and satisfied all prescribed requirements. In parallel, five existing experts received renewal of their registration, ensuring continuity of seasoned professional expertise within the system.

The expansion extends equally to the mediator register, where 12 newly trained mediators were approved for registration. These professionals have completed a specialised training programme designed to equip them with the skills necessary to manage mediation processes and facilitate settlement of civil and commercial disputes with both efficiency and professionalism. This reflects a broader institutional pivot towards amicable resolution, emphasising consensual problem solving over adversarial procedure.

Beyond these approvals, the committee examined three further requests submitted by experts, evaluating their content and determining appropriate decisions in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

What it means for Abu Dhabi

The renewal and expansion of these professional rosters strengthens Abu Dhabi’s alternative dispute resolution infrastructure, a system increasingly valued by businesses and individuals seeking faster, more confidential paths to settlement. As the emirate continues to develop its position as a commercial hub, the availability of qualified mediators and technical experts reduces friction in commercial relationships and supports the kind of certainty that enterprises require when choosing where to invest and establish operations.

More broadly, this development reflects the Judicial Department’s sustained investment in professional capacity building and institutional excellence. By maintaining rigorous training standards and regular review cycles, the Department ensures that those tasked with guiding disputes toward resolution operate at the highest level of competence and ethical standing, reinforcing public confidence in the integrity of the alternative dispute resolution process.

Source: WAM