Dubai Legal Affairs Department Strengthens Governance with 2025 Annual Report Highlights
Dubai’s Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing significant achievements and key performance indicators that reflect its ongoing commitment to enhancing legal services within the emirate. This comprehensive document outlines the Department’s initiatives aimed at fulfilling its strategic objectives across both governmental and professional legal sectors.
Key Achievements in Legal Performance
The report, themed ‘Competitive Performance in Legal Work,’ emphasizes the Department’s proactive approach to resolving disputes amicably. In 2025, the Department facilitated 684 mediation sessions aimed at addressing complaints lodged against government entities. This initiative underscores its dedication to fostering constructive dialogue and resolution.
Moreover, the report highlights the Department’s effectiveness in representing government entities in legal matters. It achieved a remarkable 92% success rate in favorable rulings for lawsuits involving government entities before judicial authorities. The Department also secured 497 enforceable judgments and writs of execution, with over 32% of these related to check enforcement claims.
In addition to mediation and representation, the Department managed 291 requests for legal support in 2025, covering areas such as legislative assistance, legal advisory services, and formal legal opinions. The drafting and reviewing of 689 contracts and agreements marked a year-on-year increase of over 5%, with a total value exceeding AED54 billion. This growth reflects the strong collaborative relationship between the Department and various government entities in managing their legal and contractual needs.
Advancements in Mediation Training
The report also highlights the Mediation Training Project, which focuses on civil and commercial disputes. In 2025, the Department launched four new cycles of the Accredited Mediators Programme, certified by the International Institute for the Resolution of Civil and Commercial Disputes. A total of 82 participants completed the program, representing a 9.3% increase from the previous year, with more than 80% of the trainees being government employees.
This initiative not only enhances the skill set of legal professionals but also contributes to the overall improvement of dispute resolution mechanisms within the emirate.
Commitment to Legal Empowerment
The Department’s ongoing commitment to empowering the legal profession is evident in its efforts to uphold the rule of law and support Dubai’s economic growth. By providing essential resources to develop a professional legal framework that adapts to evolving legislative and economic landscapes, the Department ensures the delivery of high-quality legal services. These services comply with the highest regulatory standards, catering to the needs of Dubai’s competitive investment environment.
The strategic approach adopted by the Department addresses the increasing demand for specialized legal expertise in a city recognized as a leading regional and global economic hub. By the end of 2025, legal consultancy professionals in Dubai represented 91 Arab and foreign nationalities, and 84 branches of international law firms were licensed and registered with the Department.
Strategic Objectives for Future Growth
His Excellency Dr. Lowai Mohamed Belhoul, Director General of the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, stated that the achievements outlined in the report reflect the Department’s unwavering commitment to continuous development aligned with the strategic objectives of the Government of Dubai.
Dr. Belhoul indicated that the release of this report signifies the successful conclusion of the Department’s 2023–2025 strategic cycle, paving the way for a transformative new phase in institutional development. This upcoming phase will focus on implementing international best practices and rigorous benchmarking, aimed at enhancing governance frameworks and strategies to meet future demands.
The Department is also poised to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to further its strategic priorities. Dr. Belhoul emphasized the importance of innovation in improving service quality and efficiency, while building on a legacy of excellence. This commitment aims to deliver substantial value to customers, partners, and the broader community, thereby reinforcing Dubai’s global standing in both governmental and professional legal sectors and contributing to the emirate’s sustainable development.
For more detailed insights, refer to the original report. Source: www.emirates247.com
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Published on 2026-06-04 00:26:00 • By the Editorial Desk
