Reality technology live connection to ‘Remote Courtroom’ in the Free Zone
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Courts for establishing a Virtual Reality Smart Court to handle labour litigations involving companies operating from the Free Zone and its business units.
A dedicated chamber for the ‘Smart Court’ will be established at the Free Zone to conduct hearings and adjudicate through live direct transmission broadcasting sessions between the Dubai Courts judges and the parties concerned.
An electronic link will be established between JAFZA’s systems and the Dubai Court Service System (Labour Courts), enabling the parties to connect securely.
Cases will be heard and disposed of remotely as litigants will no longer need to be physically present at the Dubai Courts premises, saving time and promoting an efficient and practical approach to litigation.
The technology-driven Virtually Reality Smart Court will be supported by high levels of cybersecurity systems, enabling the judges, lawyers, companies and litigants to remain connected the entire time.
” Using technology to enhance our legal systems is part of our policy of creating new value for our shareholders and is inspired by Dubai’s goal of building a Smart City,” explained Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director, DP World UAE Region and CEO, JAFZA.
“The agreement between Dubai Courts and Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority is the cornerstone for strengthening our joint efforts to enhance labour relations and settlement of labour disputes,” said Taresh Al Mansouri, Managing Director, Dubai Courts.
