Abu Dhabi Issues Personal Status Law for non-Muslims

Abu Dhabi Issues Personal Status Law for non-Muslims

Abu Dhabi Ruler President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a law to regulate personal status matters for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi.

The law aims to provide a flexible and advanced judicial mechanism for the determination of personal status disputes for non-Muslims.

The decision, which is the first of its kind in the world, will enhance the Emirate's position and global competitiveness as one of the most attractive destinations for talent and skills, state news agency WAM reported.

The law will guarantee the right of non-Muslims to be subject to an internationally acknowledged law that is familiar to them in terms of culture, customs and language, as well as to protect the best interests of children, particularly in the case of parental separation.

Under-Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) Youssef Saeed Al Abri said the new legislation deals with the smallest details regarding non-Muslims' family life, and reflects Abu Dhabi's legislative leadership and the global status it has achieved, following the wise vision of President Sheikh Khalifa, and the directives of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

According to Al Abri, the Judicial Department has been working