Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. ARCHIVE

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new decree regulating the appointment of Dubai government employees as members of the emirate’s judicial authorities. The new decree is aimed at fostering local talent within Dubai’s judicial system, with a focus on safeguarding their legal status, rights, and financial entitlements during their training at the Dubai Judicial Institute. Under the new decree, employees undergoing training at the institute can continue working in their respective government entities. They will have access to full salaries, minus allowances and additional benefits, throughout their time in the Judicial and Legal Studies Programme for judges or the Diploma in Legal and Judicial Sciences for public prosecutors. The decree applies to both civilian and military employees governed by Dubai’s human resources laws. However, directors general and CEOs are exempt from the decree’s provisions. To qualify for training, employees must be UAE nationals and meet the admission requirements. One of the key stipulations of the decree is the requirement for graduates to serve in Dubai's judicial authorities for a minimum of five years upon completion of the programme. Failure to meet this commitment would necessitate repayment of salaries received during the training period. This new decree underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the judicial sector by equipping national employees with the necessary training while ensuring their rights and financial support during the process. ICA/Expat Media
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