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Enforcement

Recognition of a Russian court judgment in the UAE

First known UAE recognition of a Russian judgment without a legal assistance treaty

At stake
Undisclosed
Jurisdiction
UAE
Forums
Dubai Courts
As of
Oct 19, 2026

What happened

The circumstances of the case are unknown, but the Dubai Court of First Instance reportedly recognized and enforced a Russian court judgment in October 2023, and the Dubai Court of Appeal then upheld the ruling recognizing and enforcing the Russian judgment.

Why it is notable

The first known case of recognition and enforcement in the UAE of a Russian court judgment in the absence of an international treaty on legal assistance between Russia and the UAE.