Ministry of Justice (United Arab Emirates)
Government ministry of the United Arab Emirates
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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) (Arabic: وزارة العدل) of the United Arab Emirates was created in 1971, shortly after the federal government was established.[1] The ministry oversees the court system of the United Arab Emirates and any associated prosecutorial services. Other responsibilities include appointing judges and providing licenses to attorneys, translators, and legal experts.[2]
Formed2 February 1972
JurisdictionFederal government of the United Arab Emirates
HeadquartersAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Minister responsible
- Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice
| وزارة العدل | |
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| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 2 February 1972 |
| Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United Arab Emirates |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
Minister responsible |
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| Website | moj.gov.ae |
List of ministers
- Abdullah Omran Taryam[1][3] (1971–1972) [1st Minister of Justice]
- Ahmad ibn Sultan al-Qasimi[4] (1972–1976)
- Muhammed 'Abd Al-Rahman Al-Bakr[5] (1977–1983)
- Abdallah Hamid Al-Mazrui[6] (1984–1989)
- Muhammed bin Ahmad bin Hasan Al-Khazraji[7] (1990) [referred to as the Minister of Justice & Islamic Affairs]
- Abdullah Omran Taryam[1][3] (1990–1997)
- Muhammed Nakhira Al-Dhahiri[8][9][10][11][12][13] (1997–2008)
- Hadef Joua'an Al Dhahiri[14][15][16] (2008–2013)
- Sultan Saeed Al Badi[17] (2014– )
- Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad al Nuaimi[18]