Prof. Abdulla Alkhatib

The study examines the retraction of final judgments under Article 187 (Bis) of the UAE Civil Procedures Law, which allows the Court of Cassation to reconsider its own final judgments to correct errors and ensure justice. Although final cassation judgments are typically unappealable, this provision introduces an exceptional remedy to address judicial mistakes. The research clarifies the meaning and scope of this retraction system and distinguishes it from other forms of appeal through an analytical interpretation of the law and relevant case rulings. The study concludes that retraction is a unique, public policy–based appeal mechanism that may be initiated either by the litigants or by the court itself.

The study explores the importance of adopting innovative teaching methods in legal education and their impact on student learning at the College of Law, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Using student course evaluations and surveys developed by the UAEU Office of Institutional Effectiveness, data from 85 students were analyzed through statistical measures and qualitative responses. The findings show that innovative instructional approaches—such as simulation, application-based learning, critical thinking, and logical reasoning—have transformed legal education at UAEU from a traditional, theory-based model to a more applied and practice-oriented system.

The study examines the Electronic Case Management System (ECMS) in the UAE and its ability to uphold fundamental litigation guarantees such as equality, confrontation, defense, and publicity. Using a comparative analytical approach, it contrasts UAE legislation governing traditional and electronic justice with actual judicial practices. The research highlights key challenges facing ECMS in ensuring these guarantees and concludes with proposed solutions and recommendations to strengthen the system’s fairness and effectiveness.

The UAE government strives to be a global leader in delivering services that meet the highest international standards, with particular emphasis on protecting children’s rights. This study explores the concept of Child-Friendly Justice in the UAE from a civil procedures perspective. Using an analytical approach, it examines relevant statutes and international best practices. The findings indicate that the UAE’s civil procedure framework already incorporates several child-friendly elements, such as the family guidance system and the involvement of the public prosecution in family cases. The study also recommends further development through initiatives like adopting proactive justice measures and establishing home court systems to enhance child-centered judicial processes.