UAE regulator adopts blockchain to speed up commercial judgments
A judicial authority established by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Decree has adopted blockchain technology to save time and costs related to the enforcement of commercial judgments.
ADGM Courts, an authority that supports the financial regulator Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM), has implemented blockchain technology to help save significant time for the parties in the judicial process. Commercial judgments involve assessing various financial risks and dealing with commercial issues in business.
Digitization through blockchain technology will allow courts and parties to immediately access commercial judgments — a move aimed at easing judicial processes for international trade and commerce.
Explaining the new development, Linda Fitz-Alan, the registrar and CEO of ADGM Courts, highlighted that the organization’s primary focus is to transform judicial services using technology. “Our focus has now turned to enforcement to respond to the pressing needs of the international business community and to drive sustainable change for the justice sector,” Fitz-Alan explained. The ADGM Courts CEO also noted that introducing blockchain for commercial courts boosts the organization’s reputation as a leader in digitizing justice.
ADGM Courts is an independent authority responsible for adjudicating civil and commercial disputes. The organization supports ADGM, the financial regulator operating in the capital city of Abu Dhabi.
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