Decree No. (58) of 2024

Appointing the

Chief Justice of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts[1]

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We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,

 After perusal of:

Law No. (12) of 2004 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (the "DIFC Courts") and its amendments;

Law No. (5) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre (the "DIFC");

Decree No. (33) of 2018 Appointing the Chief Justice of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts; and

Decree No. (24) of 2019 Appointing a Judge to the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts,

Do hereby issue this Decree.

Appointment of the Chief Justice of the DIFC Courts

Article (1)

Justice Wayne Stewart Martin is hereby appointed as the Chief Justice of the DIFC Courts.

Repeals

Article (2)

The above-mentioned Decree No. (33) of 2018 is hereby repealed.

Commencement and Publication

Article (3)

This Decree comes into force on 12 September 2024, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum

Ruler of Dubai

Issued in Dubai on 4 September 2024

Corresponding to 1 Rabi al-Awwal 1446 A.H.



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[1]Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.