Dubai Courts becomes first governmental entity to require Emirates ID Card for all services and transactions
New policy aims to boost public confidence in judicial system and help in smooth gradual implementation of ID system in all government services
Dubai Courts has announced a new directive yesterday (Tuesday, March 31, 2009) that will make it mandatory for all UAE nationals to present their Emirates Identity Card to avail of services and conduct transactions that require ID proof. The new policy will take effect starting today (Wednesday, April 1, 2009), in compliance with Federal Law No 9 of 2006 concerning the Population Register and Identity Card.
Dubai Courts has been among the first governmental departments in Dubai to cooperate with the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) in implementing the Emirates ID initiative, providing support to accomplish EIDA's objectives in the first stage of deployment of the identity card. Dubai Courts' new policy requiring the Emirates ID Card in official transactions will also help in identifying areas that need improvement, overcoming challenges, and studying possibilities to expand and develop other services related to the Emirates ID Card.
The Emirates ID Card will play an active role in facilitating governmental services, while providing the required information that will support organisations from other sectors in the country to improve their decision-making, strategic planning and the allocation of human resources. Dubai Courts has also revealed that the ID Card will help boost efficiency, reliability and accuracy in delivering legal services. Furthermore, utilising the Emirates ID Card will dramatically minimise the time needed to accomplish manual processes such as data entry from up to 10 minutes to just seven seconds.
Dr. Ahmed Saeed Bin Hazeem, Dubai Courts Director General said: “This move is of great importance because it supports our strategic goals and enhances the public's confidence in the judicial system. It also raises the level of performance of Dubai Courts as it automates several processes, allowing us to provide judicial services faster and more effectively. With its positive impact on our operations, we remain committed to support EIDA’s efforts in promoting the Emirates ID Card as a universal identity card in the UAE and as a tool to strengthen national identity.”
Darwish Ahmed Al Zarooni, EIDA Director-General said: “Dubai Courts is the first governmental body to implement the compulsory use of the Emirates ID Card. We hope that the success achieved by Dubai Courts as a pioneer in implementing this initiative will encourage other governmental entities to adopt similar policies.”
Abdulrahim Ahmad Al-Mudhareb, Manager of IT Department, Dubai Courts said: “The trial implementation of the Emirates ID Card as a requirement to avail of judicial services and procedures at Dubai Courts has been warmly received by the public because it has essentially resulted in faster and more efficient delivery of services. This achievement has pushed us to pursue and further develop our e-Services at Dubai Courts."
EIDA is an independent federal authority established by virtue of the federal decree No. (2) of 2004 empowering the Authority for the execution of the Population Register and the ID card program. EIDA is responsible for the establishment of a modern population register and the issuance of electronic identity cards for the whole UAE population.
Dubai Courts has been established to implement justice in the society through precision and promptness in adjudicating lawsuits, execution of judgments, decisions, judicial orders, contract and document authentication. Dubai Courts employs highly qualified legal professionals and adopts the latest technology as well as world-class standards in implementing its regulations and procedures.
