Dubai court appoints first female judge

Dubai, Mar 28 (PTI) The Judiciary has taken a step
forward as the courts here got its first female judge.

Ebtisam Ali Rashid Al Bedwawi has taken oath
of office as the first female judge to work in Dubai courts.

Twenty-seven-year-old Al Bedwawi, who holds a
bachelor's degree in Sharia and law from UAE University, was
sworn in on Thursday along with four other judges.

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President
and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed
Ibtisam Badwawi as the first national judge in Dubai courts
and praised her sound career choice.

He said that such step would pave the way for female
graduates to join the judiciary.

He congratulated the new judges and asked them to
discharge their responsibilities in administering justice
without fear or favour and to strictly adhere to standards of
fairness and neutrality.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by justice
minister HE Dr Hadef bin Jawan Al Dhaheri and other officials.
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