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Executive Structure in the UAE

The executive structure in the UAE is the system of government bodies that ensure the actual enforcement of laws, decrees, and court judgments. It includes ministries, the Public Prosecution, courts, enforcement departments, police, immigration, and customs — these authorities handle arrests, travel bans, debt recovery, account freezes, and evictions.

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Key Elements of the Enforcement System

  1. Ministries and administrative bodies: Ministry of Justice (court supervision), Ministry of Interior (police, immigration, security), DED and free zone authorities (economic enforcement).
  2. Public Prosecution: initiates criminal cases, oversees investigations, prosecutes in court, and can request asset freezes or travel bans.
  3. Courts: federal and local courts (e.g., Dubai Courts, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department) issue enforceable judgments.
  4. Enforcement Departments: execute court judgments — debt collection, asset seizure, account freezing, travel bans.
  5. Police and security forces: carry out arrest warrants, evictions, and confiscations.
  6. Immigration and customs (ICP / GDRFA): enforce travel bans, deportations, and border restrictions.

Examples of Enforcement Actions

SituationEnforcement Mechanism
Unpaid debtCourt order → asset and account freeze
Travel banEnforced via ICP / GDRFA system
Court-ordered evictionEnforcement Department + police
Criminal case initiationPublic Prosecution + police
Breach of contract or tenancyCourt + Enforcement Department
Alimony, fines, sanctionsCourt enforcement + prosecution

Branches of Power in the UAE

BranchFunctionExamples of Authorities
LegislativePasses lawsFederal National Council, Rulers
JudicialResolves disputes, issues judgmentsDubai Courts, Federal Courts
ExecutiveEnsures enforcement of decisionsMOI, Public Prosecution, Enforcement Dept
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HowTo: Enforcing a Court Judgment in the UAE

  1. Obtain a final court judgment.
  2. Submit an application to the Enforcement Department.
  3. Provide required documents (judgment copy, contracts, passports).
  4. The court issues an enforcement order (asset seizure, travel ban, account freeze).
  5. Execution is carried out by police, banks, or immigration — depending on the case.
  6. Monitor enforcement and file an appeal if necessary.

MIRAD’s Enforcement Services in the UAE

  • Assistance with debt recovery, asset seizure, and enforcement of judgments.
  • Direct communication with prosecution, police, and courts.
  • Support in appealing enforcement orders.
  • Protection of clients’ rights in cases of travel bans, evictions, and account freezes.
  • Strategic legal support for both corporations and individuals in the UAE.

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