Justice Minister Ronald Lamola and NPA head, Shamila Batohi met with the UAE ambassador Mahash Saeed Alhameli on Thursday following the announcement on the ratification of the treaties made by Alhameli’s office earlier in the week
Saudi Arabia has also announced Tuesday marks the first day of Ramadan.
Ramadan lasts for one complete moon cycle, which is usually 29 or 30 days. The moon sighting determines the duration. Eid Al Fitr is the annual three-day celebration after the last day of Ramadan and it is considered a public holiday period. The government will announce the exact holiday dates nearer the time.
Ebrahim Al Jarwan, member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences and head of Sharjah Planetarium said earlier this year that the crescent moon for the month of Shawwal will form on May 11, 2021, although it is not expected to be visible until Thursday, May 13, which will mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr.
UAE sets up ‘one-day Misdemeanour Court’ to fast track minor cases
21 Dec 2020
Gulf Today,
Staff Reporter
The Supreme Council of the Federal Judiciary approved the establishment of new federal courts in all courts of law under the name of ‘one-day misdemeanour court’ in order to adjudicate minor misdemeanor cases based on the penal code.
The new court will minimise efforts, reduce financial costs and ensure fast litigation.
Accordingly, Sultan Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice, issued Ministerial Resolution No. 704 for 2020 establishing a one-day misdemeanor court in all federal courts of law. These courts will settle more than 50 misdemeanour cases of various types and issue verdicts in one session.