Three new public and private notaries took the legal oath in front of His Excellency Counselor Youssef Saeed Al-Abri, the Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, marking the start of their duties in performing the work of notary public and through law firms, according to the authorities and powers conferred on them, under the legislation and laws in force in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Counselor Al-Abri emphasised the interest of the Judicial Department in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, Head of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, to support government directions aimed at facilitating the business and providing an attractive investment environment that boosts the economic standing and competitiveness in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The Undersecretary stated that developing the experience of the notary public and providing multiple options for customers to complete their transactions, in light of the advanced digital structure, accomplishes the goals of the Judicial Department as per the priorities of its strategic plan 2021-2023, to provide an eminent experience in justice and judicial sector, and to provide pioneering services at the highest international levels, and in line with the rapid developments and high growth indicators in various sectors.

Moreover, he referred that the Judicial Department gives much attention  to train and qualify the national cadres of notaries, by enrolling them in specialised training programs at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy, with the aim of providing them with the knowledge, attitudes and capabilities necessary to practice the profession of notaries in general, whether in the Judicial Department or other government agencies according to the licenses granted to a number of its employees, or through law firms licensed to practice the profession of notary public.

Counselor Al-Abri referred also that this integrated system contributes to creating a competitive environment that provides easy access to justice services, with the Judicial Department continuing to provide counseling and vocational guidance programs, direct technical support and training and continuous development programs, in a way that guarantees the competence of service providers and their comprehensive knowledge of the jurisprudence and legal aspects related to the functions of the notary public.

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