26 Mar 2025
.Dubai Courts has expanded its Fe Alshoufa service package to include minors, bolstering its commitment to social justice, youth support, and the Sustainable Development Goals. This move aligns with Dubai's vision to uphold justice and equality, strengthening the framework protecting children's and young people's rights while enhancing their supportive legal environment. Delivered in collaboration between the Customer Happiness Department and the Inheritance and Minors' Estates Department, the services ensure comprehensive support for beneficiaries, adhering to the highest standards of quality and justice..The inclusion of minors follows the success of the Fe Alshoufa initiative across various beneficiary categories since its 2024 launch. It reflects Dubai Courts' dedication to driving sustainable development and contributing to the Dubai Social Agenda 33. Fe Alshoufa is a pioneering initiative providing integrated judicial services to all segments of society, including those most vulnerable..Ms. Maryam Salem Bin Hazeem, Head of the Financial and Minors' Affairs Section, emphasised Dubai Courts' commitment to continuous service improvement, aligning with global best practices and expanding the reach of its initiatives to meet community needs and enhance the customer experience..Ms. Bin Hazeem added : Adding minors to the 'Fee Al Shofa' beneficiaries is a qualitative step embodying Dubai Courts' commitment to enhancing societal stability and well-being, particularly for those most in need of care and protection. It facilitates minors' seamless access to judicial services, contributing to a more stable and just society. The Fe Alshoufa services fall within Dubai Courts' ambitious vision and strategy, which aims to achieve effective justice and streamline judicial service delivery channels.. These services are integral to achieving Dubai's social development objectives..The significance of including minors as beneficiaries of the Fe Alshoufa service package lies in its enhancement of child welfare mechanisms and the protection of their rights, including guardianship, custody, and alimony. This inclusion ensures minors receive optimal care during crucial developmental stages, following an approach that respects the unique needs of children and young people and upholds the principle of equal access to legal services..The Fe Alshoufa package encompasses a range of services, including Shor (Consult), which provides voluntary legal consultation services in collaboration with accredited law firms in Dubai; Sanad (Support), offering voluntary legal representation in lawsuits, also in partnership with accredited Dubai law firms; Postponement and Fee Waiver, assisting litigants unable to pay court fees by deferring payment or waiving fees altogether; Awn (Assistance), supporting financially distressed litigants who cannot afford expert witness fees in lawsuits, partnering with accredited expert firms; Courts of Charity, contributing to settling the debts of insolvent individuals against whom Dubai Courts have issued judgments; Al Adeed Services, providing free access to Al Oudaid government service centres for beneficiaries of the initiative; and Qareeb, a dedicated service for following up on beneficiary requests across various departments within Dubai Courts... ..