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Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) Courts introduced new ancillar<\/strong>y <\/strong>services<\/strong>, including a Mediation Service Center and a Notary Service, Wam<\/a> reports. The services broaden DIFC Courts\u2019 remit beyond adjudication, adding tools for dispute resolution and document authentication. Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a law back in March<\/a> to introduce the new services to the courts.<\/p>\n

The mediation angle: <\/strong>The Mediation Service Center allows an alternative dispute pathway where parties can appoint mediators registered with the DIFC Courts, agree on fees in advance, and hold sessions online via the upgraded AI-enabled case management system \u2014 or in person at DIFC premises.<\/span><\/p>\n

The notary angle: <\/strong>The new notary service \u2014 the UAE\u2019s first \u2014 authorizes DIFC Courts\u2019 officers to notarize oaths, affidavits, affirmations, declarations, and true copy certifications. It provides three modes: automated self-service, virtual notarization, and in-person appointments.<\/p>\n

How it works:<\/strong> Notarized documents will be logged on the Hedera blockchain, with timestamps ensuring verifiability. The system uses encryption and privacy-preserving protocols to protect sensitive information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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