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DIWAN CAPITAL LIMITED IN LIQUIDATION v EMIRATES INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Co PJSC [2013] DIFC CFI 004 — Establishing the procedural roadmap for complex liquidation litigation (19 February 2013)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Diwan Capital Limited, currently in liquidation, against Emirates Investment and Development Co PJSC and other named defendants. While the specific underlying cause of action is not detailed in this procedural order, the case concerns a high-stakes civil…
International Electromechanical Services Co v Al Fattan Engineering [2012] DIFC CFI 004 — jurisdictional challenge regarding arbitration agreements (14 October 2012)
The DIFC Court of First Instance examines the limits of its inherent jurisdiction to stay proceedings in favor of non-DIFC seated arbitration where mandatory statutory stay provisions are inapplicable.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROMECHANICAL SERVICES CO v AL FATTAN ENGINEERING [2012] DIFC CFI 004 — Directions on arbitration stay and jurisdictional nexus (02 April 2012)
The lawsuit concerns a construction-related dispute arising from an agreement dated 26 November 2008 between the Claimant, International Electromechanical Services Co LLC, and the Defendants, Al Fattan Engineering LLC and Al Fattan Properties LLC.
INJAZAT CAPITAL v OPTIMIZA SOLUTIONS [2010] DIFC CFI 004 — Judicial appointment of a sole arbitrator (22 March 2010)
The dispute arose from a failure to constitute an arbitral tribunal for a matter involving Injazat Capital Limited and Optimiza Solutions (also known as Al Faris National Company for Investment & Export).
HUSSAM ZHOU AL GENA v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 004 — Appeal against Small Claims Tribunal judgment (02 March 2009)
The litigation originated as a claim brought by Hussam Zhou Al Gena against Rasmala Investments Limited. While the specific underlying cause of action remains distinct from the procedural history of the appeal, the matter was initially adjudicated within the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT).
HUSSAM ZOU AL GHENA v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 004 — Dismissal of procedural application (18 February 2009)
A summary of the procedural order issued by Justice Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob regarding the dismissal of an application filed by the Claimant in the matter of CFI 004/2009.
HUSSAM ZOU AL GHENA v RASMALA INVESTMENTS [2009] DIFC CFI 004 — Stay of execution pending appeal (09 February 2009)
The litigation between Hussam Zou Al Ghena and Rasmala Investments Limited reached a critical procedural juncture in early 2009. Following an earlier order issued by the Court, Rasmala Investments, acting as the Defendant and Appellant, sought to prevent the immediate enforcement of judicial…
DR AZIZ KURTHA v BIN SHABIB & ASSOCIATES [2009] DIFC CFI 004 — Termination of professional negligence proceedings (20 April 2009)
A formal conclusion to the professional liability dispute between Dr Aziz Kurtha and Bin Shabib & Associates, resulting in the total discontinuance of the claim.
DR AZIZ KURTHA v BIN SHABIB & ASSOCIATES [2009] DIFC CFI 004 — Procedural directions and mandatory mediation (19 January 2009)
The litigation involves a professional dispute between the claimant, Dr. Aziz Kurtha, and the respondent law firm, Bin Shabib & Associates (BSA) LLP, along with other named defendants.
ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION v ULTRA FUJI INTERNATIONAL [2009] DIFC CFI 004 — Registrar’s issuance of a Default Costs Certificate (11 June 2009)
This order confirms the Registrar’s authority to issue a Default Costs Certificate for US$ 608,455.68 following the failure of the paying party to serve points of dispute within the mandatory 21-day window prescribed by the Rules of the DIFC Courts.
ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION v ULTRA FUJI INTERNATIONAL [2009] DIFC CFI 004 — Costs assessment and indemnity basis (10 March 2009)
The dispute between Arabtec Construction and Ultra Fuji International originated from a construction contract, leading to complex litigation within the DIFC Court of First Instance. Following the conclusion of the main proceedings, the Claimant, Arabtec Construction, sought to recover its legal…
ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION v ULTRA FUJI INTERNATIONAL [2007] DIFC CFI 004 — Construction sub-contract termination and liquidated damages (11 February 2009)
The dispute arose from a sub-contract dated 19 December 2005, under which Ultra Fuji International was engaged by Arabtec Construction to supply, install, and maintain elevators and escalators for the Gate Village project within the DIFC.
ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION v ULTRA FUJI INTERNATIONAL [2008] DIFC CFI 004 — Payment on account of costs (06 November 2008)
The litigation between Arabtec Construction and Ultra Fuji International, filed under case number CFI 004/2007, involved a complex commercial dispute that generated significant interlocutory activity.
ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION v ULTRA FUJI INTERNATIONAL [2008] DIFC CFI 004 — Procedural directions on expert evidence and trial preparation (15 October 2008)
The dispute between Arabtec Construction LLC and Ultra Fuji International LLC involves complex construction-related claims that necessitated judicial intervention to manage the pre-trial phase.
ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION v ULTRA FUJI INTERNATIONAL [2008] DIFC CFI 004 — Procedural directions and deadline extensions (06 October 2008)
This procedural order clarifies the management of complex construction litigation within the DIFC Court of First Instance, specifically addressing the extension of expert reporting and document production timelines.
7CI Technologies v Liberty Steel Group Holdings [2025] DIFC CFI 003 — Immediate judgment granted following failed amendment attempt (11 July 2025)
The litigation arose from the non-payment of invoices rendered by 7CI Technologies Limited (the Claimant) to Liberty Steel Group Holdings (E M E A) Ltd (the Defendant) under three distinct service agreements.
Bond Interior Design v Tr88house Restaurant [2023] DIFC TCD 001: The High Cost of Procedural Laxity in Construction Litigation
From a failed default judgment to a final account victory, the TCD’s latest ruling serves as a masterclass in the necessity of strict procedural compliance.
IDBI BANK v FIRESTAR DIAMOND [2023] DIFC CFI 003 — Default judgment following service by publication (01 December 2023)
The lawsuit initiated by IDBI Bank Limited centers on a significant debt recovery claim arising from the Defendants' failure to meet their financial obligations. The Claimant sought a judgment for a specified sum of money, totaling USD 6,947,686.93, against the three named Defendants: Firestar…
IDBI BANK v FIRESTAR DIAMOND [2023] DIFC CFI 003 — Alternative service by publication (28 August 2023)
The litigation arises from a high-stakes dispute involving IDBI Bank Limited and three defendants: Firestar Diamond FZE, Firestar Holding Limited, and Mr. Nirav Deepak Modi. The Claimant initiated proceedings under case number CFI 003/2023, seeking to advance its claim against these parties.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED v QATAR INSURANCE CO. [2024] DIFC CFI 003 — Permission to appeal granted on US-Iran sanctions interpretation (21 June 2024)
The litigation arises from a complex reinsurance dispute where the Claimants—a consortium of insurers including American International Group UK Limited—seek a declaration of non-liability against the Respondent, Qatar Insurance Co.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED v QATAR INSURANCE CO. [2024] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural extension for stay of execution (02 April 2024)
The litigation involves a multi-party claim initiated by American International Group UK Limited (as transferee of AIG Europe Limited) alongside six other insurance entities, including Markel Syndicate Management Limited and Arch Insurance (UK) Limited, against Qatar Insurance Co.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED v QATAR INSURANCE CO. [2023] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural streamlining of complex insurance litigation (05 October 2023)
The litigation involves a complex insurance claim initiated via a Part 7 Claim Form on 14 January 2022. The Claimants, a group of seven international insurance entities including American International Group UK Limited (as transferee of AIG Europe Limited), Markel Syndicate Management Limited,…
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED v QATAR INSURANCE CO. [2023] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural extension for expert evidence (10 September 2023)
The litigation involves a multi-party reinsurance dispute initiated by a group of seven claimants, led by American International Group UK Limited (as transferee of AIG Europe Limited), against Qatar Insurance Co. (Branch of a Foreign Company).
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED v QATAR INSURANCE CO. [2023] DIFC CFI 003 — Procedural extension for joint expert report (30 August 2023)
The litigation involves a complex insurance claim brought by a group of seven claimants, led by American International Group UK Limited (as transferee of AIG Europe Limited), against Qatar Insurance Co. (a branch of a foreign company).