Hamdan bin Mohammed names new CEO of Settlement and Enforcement at Dubai Courts

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has issued Executive Council Resolution No. (59) of 2026 appointing Abdalla Ahmed Mohamed Alrais Al Hammadi as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Settlement and Enforcement Sector at Dubai Courts. The resolution takes effect on October 19, 2026, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

"In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (59) of 2026 appointing Abdalla Ahmed Mohamed Alrais Al Hammadi as CEO of the Settlement and Enforcement Sector at Dubai Courts."

The appointment formalizes a leadership change within the Dubai Courts' administrative structure. Abdalla Ahmed Mohamed Alrais Al Hammadi will assume responsibility for the Settlement and Enforcement Sector, a department charged with overseeing mechanisms related to dispute resolution outcomes and the implementation of judicial rulings within Dubai's legal system. The entry into force date of October 19, 2026, gives the new CEO time to prepare for transition and to align with any ongoing operational priorities ahead of assuming full duties.

Details of the resolution and publication

• Resolution: Executive Council Resolution No. (59) of 2026
• Appointee: Abdalla Ahmed Mohamed Alrais Al Hammadi
• Appointing authority: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai
• Effective date: October 19, 2026
• Next step: Publication in the Official Gazette

The announcement reiterates the role of the Executive Council in setting strategic leadership across Dubai’s government and judicial entities. The Settlement and Enforcement Sector forms a critical component of the courts’ framework by managing settlement processes and enforcement procedures that follow court judgments. While the resolution text published in the Official Gazette will provide the official record and any additional statutory language, the information released details the legal mechanism used for the appointment and the formal start date for the new CEO.

Observers of Dubai’s public administration will be watching how Abdalla Ahmed Mohamed Alrais Al Hammadi approaches priorities such as efficiency of enforcement, case settlement rates, and coordination with other judicial and regulatory bodies. The transition window until October 19 offers an opportunity for briefings with outgoing officials and for setting immediate operational targets.

With the appointment now formalized by Executive Council Resolution No. (59) of 2026 and the forthcoming publication in the Official Gazette, the legal and administrative community in Dubai can anticipate official confirmation of responsibilities and any related administrative directives tied to the Settlement and Enforcement Sector’s mandate under the new leadership.