In this Law, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms and expressions listed below shall have the corresponding meanings. Terms Definitions State The United Arab Emirates. Emirate The Emirate of Dubai. Ruler His Highness the Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. DIFC Dubai International Financial Centre. President The President of the DIFC. DIFC Courts The DIFC Courts including the Court of Appeal, the Courts of First Instance, and the Small Claims Tribunal. Dubai Courts The Dubai Courts regulated under Law No. (6) of 2005 and Law No. (13) of 2016, referred to hereinabove. Claim Claims or applications relating to rights or liabilities. Judge Judge of the DIFC Courts. Enforcement Judge The Judge assigned to perform enforcement functions in accordance with the provisions of this Law. Member of the Small Claims Tribunal Judicial Officer. Judicial Officer Judicial employee appointed to the DIFC Courts to perform the judicial functions prescribed by this Law. Registrar Registrars and assistant registrars of the DIFC Courts who are responsible for supervising the registries of applications, claims and enforcement, the Non-Muslims Wills Registry, and any registry or service assigned to the DIFC Court for supervision in accordance with the DIFC Regulations and Rules of the Courts. DIFC Bodies The DIFC Bodies as established and regulated in accordance with Law No. (5) of 2021 as well as the DIFC Laws. DIFC Establishment Any entity or business established, licensed, registered, or permitted to operate or to carry on any activity in or through the DIFC pursuant to the DIFC Laws and the DIFC Regulations, including Licensed DIFC Establishments. Licensed DIFC Establishment Any entity or business licensed, registered, authorised, or recognised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to carry on Financial Services or Ancillary Services under Law No. (5) of 2021 and the DIFC Laws. DIFC Laws Any laws issued by the Ruler concerning the DIFC. DIFC Regulations Any rules, regulations, bylaws, or orders relating to the DIFC issued by the President or by the DIFC Bodies. Rules of the Courts (RDC) The rules regulating litigation procedure before the DIFC Courts, as issued by the President. Foreign Judgements Any judgement or decision of a foreign court. Arbitral Awards Domestic and Foreign Arbitral Awards.
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