The DIFC Digital Economy Courts

The Dubai International Financial Centre (the “DIFC”) Courts a common law judicial system established within the DIFC Freezone, that operates independently from the United Arab Emirates (the “UAE”) civil law system. It was established in 2004 with the aim of providing a platform to resolve disputes related to the DIFC a global financial hub. With a significant shift into the technological advances made over the years into the Digital Economy, the legal sphere has been following that same shift with the DIFC establishing its own Digital Economy Courts. The digital economy refers to activities that emerge from connecting individuals, devices, businesses, and data through an online platform. These activities include, among other things: (i) E-commerce, (ii) E-marketplaces, (iii) Online streaming platforms, (iv) Video calls and; Online education.