Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, attended a dialogue session on Wednesday evening entitled ‘Dispute Resolution in Sharjah: New Horizons for Amicable Solutions and Sustainable Justice.’

According to Emirates News Agency, this session was organised by the Sharjah Institute for Judicial Sciences as part of the events associated with the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, held at the Expo Centre Sharjah.

H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed emphasized the importance of reconciliation among individuals as a guiding principle in interpersonal interactions. He noted that this approach contributes to enhancing social cohesion, consolidating values related to tolerance and understanding, and promoting social peace and family stability, ultimately safeguarding the social fabric.

He also highlighted the ‘Direct Line’ programme, referenced by various speakers, as a viable solution for achieving restorative justice. He expressed the hope that these initiatives would elevate community awareness regarding the significance of amicable resolutions and the avoidance of conflicts. He emphasized that disputes should be resolved proactively before escalating to the program. H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed advocated for a collaborative integration of roles among judicial, media, and community entities to foster a culture of reconciliation and understanding across societal issues.

The dialogue session was attended by Judge Dr Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Head of the Judicial Department; Counselor Dr Salah Al Hammadi, Head of Prosecution in the Public Prosecution of the Emirate of Sharjah; Brigadier Dr Mohammed Khamis Al Othmani, Director of the Sharjah Police Sciences Academy; and Dr Emad El Din Hussein, an independent arbitrator and academic legal advisor.