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4/17/25, 9:14 AM DJI and General Secretariat of the Judicial Council organises first edition of ‘Emerging Legal and Judicial Challenges Forum’
The first edition of the forum witnessed the presence of H.E. Prof. Abdullah Saif Al-Sabousi, Secretary
General of the Judicial Council; His Excellency Counsellor Mohammed Mubarak Obaid Al Sabousi,
Director of the Judicial Inspection Department; and H.E. Justice Khalid Al Hosani, Chief Justice of the
Court of First Instance. The forum was also attended by the Assistant Secretary General, heads of

courts, and a distinguished group of members of the judiciary authority and counselors.

Her Excellency Judge Dr. Ebtessam Ali Al Badwawi, Director General of Dubai Judicial
Institute, delivered the opening address, highlighting the importance of cultivating a culture of judicial
dialogue to address such phenomena that impede the proper administration of justice. Her Excellency

reaffirmed the Institute’s role as a cornerstone of intellectual and professional excellence in advancing
the quality and integrity of judicial work.

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The forum’s sessions encompassed a wide range of topics, including the legal classification of malicious

lawsuits, corresponding penalties, the extent of current legislative frameworks, real-life examples to
illustrate the detrimental effects of such lawsuits on the justice system, and a review of countermeasures
in international legislation.

As an interactive platform for judicial discourse, the forum facilitated the exchange of insights among
legal professionals. It also reinforced the significance of collaborative knowledge initiatives in supporting

institutional integration among judicial entities to enhance the effectiveness of judicial work in the UAE.
Participants emphasised the critical need for enhancing legislative instruments and empowering the
judiciary while proposing effective legal measures to safeguard the legal process from the misuse of

litigation rights.

The forum aligned with the Dubai Judicial Institute’s strategic objectives to foster legal research and
dialogue on prevailing issues and challenges, launch sustainable initiatives that contribute to the

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