Justice Minister: UAE has integrated judicial system to prevent exploitation of borders to evade justice
Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, affirmed that the UAE has established an integrated framework for international judicial cooperation to prevent the exploitation of borders to evade justice or safeguard the proceeds of crime. He added that federal legislation provides a strong foundation for cooperation, including efforts to…
The Minister of Justice of the UAE, Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, has emphasized the country's integrated judicial system aimed at preventing exploitation of borders to evade justice. This system is supported by federal legislation and strong cooperation among federal and local public prosecution authorities, courts, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, as well as international organizations.
The UAE has been actively engaging in bilateral meetings with central authorities from around the world, holding over 35 such meetings in 2026 alone. The legal framework for international judicial cooperation is based on multilateral and bilateral agreements, as well as national legislation. The UAE is party to 16 international and regional conventions and has concluded more than 140 bilateral agreements with 53 countries, covering areas such as extradition, mutual legal assistance, asset freezing and confiscation, evidence gathering, and the transfer of sentenced persons.
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