EFTA Document EFTA02025274

To: jeevacation©gmail.comfjeevacation©gmail.com]; Jeffrey Epsteinbeevacation©gmaii.com] From: Sultan Bin Sulayem Sent Sun 11/6/2011 4:14:16 PM Subject: Businesses can use English in DIFC Courts Businesses can use English in DIFC Courts H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has signed a law allowing any businesses to use the English language DIFC Courts. The Ruler's decree opens the D1FC Courts' jurisdiction, something that the regional business community has been calling for. The Courtroom doors are now open to businesses from all across the GCC region and beyond and provide the international business community with access to the most advanced commercial court in the world. Dr. Ahmed bin Hazeem, Director General of Dubai Courts said: "The DIFC Courts and Dubai Courts share a commitment to justice and the rule of law, and have always worked together for the benefit of the community. This is a very positive development for justice." Michael Hwang, Chief Justice of the DIFC Courts said: "We are proud and thankful for the trust that His Highness has placed in us and, alongside our colleagues at Dubai Courts, remain committed to providing a world class forum for the resolution of business disputes." Justice Omar Juma Al Muhairi said: "As an Emirati and as one of the founding members of the DIFC Courts, I am very proud to have played a role in bringing the Courts to this moment, when we are now able to further enhance Dubai's reputation as the leading regional business hub." The DIFC Courts recently became one of the most advanced commercial courts in the world, employing technologies including electronic case management and video-conferencing to enable parties based all across the world to make use of the world class facilities on offer at the Courts. NI W/GL0BE.COM Sent from my iPhone NOTE: This e-mail message is subject to the Dubai World Group disclaimer see hup://www.dubaiworld.aciemail_disclaimer EFTA_R1_00532685 EFTA02025274