Abu Dhabi establishes court for non-Muslims to settle family disputes
The bilingual court will preside over cases related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and paternity.
In Abu Dhabi, a dedicated family court for non-Muslims has been established to advance the judicial system and attract global expertise. This new court that specializes in settling personal cases of non-Muslim expats was inaugurated by Youssef Saeed Al Abri, Under-Secretary of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD).
The ADJD Inaugurates the Non-Muslim Personal Status Court. pic.twitter.com/SytIkLMmIM
— دائرة القضاء-أبوظبي (@ADJD_Official) December 14, 2021
The move is part of the executive procedures to implement the law governing non-Muslim personal matters in the Capital, which was proclaimed by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi.