Having reviewed -

Dubai Law No. 9 of 2004 in respect of the establishment of the DIFC;

Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (“DIFC Courts Law”)

DIFC Courts Order No. 1 of 2021 - DIFC Small Claims Tribunal Order; and

Part 53 of the Rules of the DIFC Courts

And Whereas -

A. The DIFC Courts Law authorises the Chief Justice of the DIFC Courts, where he considers it appropriate, to set up and administer Tribunals of the DIFC Courts, and to authorise rules for their administration, including the appointment of its members (Article 10(B)(10).

B. The Small Claims Tribunal (the “SCT”) was established in 2007 by the then Chief Justice, Sir Anthony Evans.

C. The Rules of the DIFC Courts (the “RDC”) contain at Part 53 the rules relating to the SCT; and

D. The SCT is recognised as a mechanism for the prompt and cost-efficient hearing and determination of smaller claims within the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts.

Now I hereby order and direct as follows:

1. Nourel Huda Al Marabta, Sarah Bassuni, Alia Al Shamsi and Leena Ouali shall be appointed as additional members of the SCT.

2. This Order shall take effect from the date of signature. Order No. 1 of 2021 shall remain in full force and effect save as amended by this Order. This Order shall be known as The DIFC Small Claims Tribunal – Additional Members of the SCT Order No.3 of 2025.

Chief Justice Wayne Martin
Dated: 03 November 2025