Federal Supreme Court of the United Arab Emirates

The Federal Supreme Court of the United Arab Emirates (sometimes called the Union Supreme Court) is the highest federal court in the United Arab Emirates.[1] The Federal Supreme Court looks into challenges made by litigants to judgments issued by the Federal Court of Appeal. It also retains jurisdiction, in certain circumstances, over exhaustive matters that no other type of Emirati court could look into. The court falls under the authority of the Ministry of Justice.[2]

Supreme Court of the United Arab Emirates
المحكمة الاتحادية العليا
Established2 August 1973
LocationAbu Dhabi
Coordinates24.4607221, 54.32998690
Composition methodPresidential appointment
Authorized byConstitution of the United Arab Emirates
Number of positions20
Websitehttp://ejustice.gov.ae/

References
  1. Company, Al Tamimi &. "Functions of the Federal Supreme Court - Al Tamimi & Company". www.tamimi.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  2. "Boost in young Emirati judges as UAE Supreme Court celebrates 40th anniversary | The National". www.thenational.ae. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
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