DUBAI: The Courts of Space Moot Court, a collaboration between the Dubai Future Foundation and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, has launched its inaugural hybrid competition recently.
Fifteen university teams participated in the four-day preliminary and quarter-final rounds, with the semi-final rounds and final conducted at the DIFC Courts.
Participants gained valuable insight into the DIFC Courts Rules regarding conflict on matters such as breach of contract and regulation regarding space tourism. They tackled hypothetical scenarios aimed at preparing them for potential legal challenges in this emerging sector.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Gujarat National Law University reached the final, where Qatar’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University emerged victorious in a closely contested finale.
Moot Court event partners from Middlesex University, webnyay, and Space Monitor Middle East joined the Dubai Future Foundation and DIFC Courts, in recognizing and awarding the winning team and standout individuals.
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Justice Omar Al Mheiri, Director of DIFC Courts, commented that, “Whilst the court will convene firmly on the ground in Dubai and not in space, our judges are acquiring the specialist skills to be able to hear space economy-related disputes. Training and the development of guides and of best practices will be a key to ensuring that the space courts in Dubai become the courts of choice.”
Launched in 2021 in partnership with Dubai Future Foundation, the Courts of Space project joined the Courts of the Future, which was established in 2017 with a mandate to advance legal technology and enhance accessibility and efficiency for court users globally.
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Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation stated that, “The Courts of Space Moot Court is an important initiative underlining Dubai’s role as a sandbox for developing, piloting, scaling ideas and a leading destination for high-caliber talent and a platform where collaboration and innovation go hand in hand.
The Moot Court not only fosters a competitive spirit among participants but also nurtures skills vital for navigating future legal challenges and exploring new frontiers in law.