The Department of Municipal Affairs enhances cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department

Press release

Published May 18th, 2011 - 11:27 GMT

The delegation was briefed on the process of issuing laws and regulations in the municipal system of Abu Dhabi Emirate

As a part of enhancing cooperation with the government stakeholders and strengthening legal and legislative relations with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, the Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) received a delegation of judicial trainees.

The delegation was briefed on the process of issuing laws and regulations in the municipal system of Abu Dhabi Emirate.

Furthermore the delegation got highlights on the impact of municipal laws on the quality of municipal services offered to citizens.

DMA officials informed the participants that there had been a judicial gap in the municipal services and the DMA has applied new legislative procedures to fulfill the requirement of the municipal code.

It is worth mentioning that the DMA considers these visits as very important to enhance relations with strategic partners and to support the national human resources in developing their capabilities to achieve our government strategic goals in having a well trained and fully qualified work force to serve our nation.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department

In 2006, the Abu Dhabi Government launched a historic government-wide restructuring program. The goal of the program is to create a cohesive government structure that will provide comprehensive world class services to the residents, visitors and businesses. The program was also intended to translate the ambitious vision of placing the Emirate of Abu Dhabi gradually on the list of the world five best governments.

Based on this vision, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in His Capacity as the Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, issued law No. (23) of 2006 to restructure Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. The law represented a first step in Abu Dhabi’s pursuit to establish a world class independent judicial system that administers justice impartially and safeguard the rule of the law.