UAE | Government
Dubai names Ebtisam Al Bedwawi as first woman judge
Ebtisam Al Bedwawi has been named Dubai's first female judge, Gulf News has learnt.
- By Bassam Za'za', Senior Reporter
- Published: 07:57 March 27, 2009
Dubai: Ebtisam Al Bedwawi has been named Dubai's first female judge, Gulf News has learnt.
"When I was sworn in before His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, I felt very proud, especially since it has proved how much our wise leaders trust women and support their empowerment. I thank President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Shaikh Mohammad who have always empowered women," Ebtisam told Gulf News last night.
"I feel honoured to be the first woman to be appointed as a judge in Dubai courts." Born in 1982, Ebtisam holds a masters degree in special law, which she earned at the Dubai Police Academy.
She was previously working as a legal researcher at the Ministry of Education.
Ebtisam said women are as capable as men and can serve the judicial sector well. It was in March 2008 that Kholoud Ahmad Jua'an Al Daheri was appointed the UAE's first female judge.
Judge Mohammad Yousuf, Deputy Director of Dubai Courts, confirmed the appointment of Ebtisam and four male judges. The four men are Salem Al Qaedi, Ayoub Ali Ahli, Mohammad Al Raisi and Ahmad Abdul Wahad Al Ali.
Shaikh Khalifa and Shaikh Mohammad have always striven to empower women. In December 2006, Dr Amal Al Qubaisi became the first woman to be elected to the Federal National Council.
Eight women were also appointed to the council. Then in February 2008 the number of female ministers in the Cabinet was increased from two to four.
Your comments
Eell done Ebtisam. This step is a remarkable achievement for the UAE. I congarulate all the members of the federal council for trusting in the women of the UAE.
Ali Tarek
Ajman,UAE
Posted: March 27, 2009, 14:36
Bravo! to Dubai for this very positive step! Dubai has shown wisdom and leadership and continues to do so.
Gilles R. Larin
Brossard,Canada
Posted: March 27, 2009, 14:01
A great act from great leaders and an example to be followed by the rest. In this country which I visit every year for holidays surprises are always pleasant.
Violetta Karpozilos
Athens,Greece
Posted: March 27, 2009, 13:01
This is something unbelievable. A female judge at the age of 27!! She must be an exceptionally skilled and a subject matter expert.
Satish Kumar Nair
Mumbai,India
Posted: March 27, 2009, 11:35
Wow. I am really impressed by this!
Sophie Grant
Dubai,UAE
Posted: March 27, 2009, 11:18
This is a very remarkable moment in the history of the UAE. I am proud to be in a country that has recognition for women.
Asha Muthu
Dubai,UAE
Posted: March 27, 2009, 10:26
Latest news
- Move to promote Abu Dhabi tourism
- RTA: 0.25m YouTube, Facebook, Twitter followers
- DHA to open two more medical fitness centres
- Driver admits biting girl, 6, playing 'vampires'
- Help clean up Dubai beaches on Friday
- MasterChef's George Calombaris coming to UAE
- Dubai Appeal Court upholds death sentence
- Businesswoman denies making indecent gesture
- 369 truckers fined for traffic violations
- Al Ain Zoo: Four eland antelopes make debut
- Three men held for robbery in Sharjah
- Street lights needed
- Fund to settle unpaid loans of UAE citizens
- Dubai civic body trims costs to achieve surplus
- Fedex delivers when it comes to its employees
Community Reports
-
Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
-
Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
-
Safety regulations flouted at Dubai work place
In Al Nahda 2, two workers were seen working on the crane boom at a height of 20m without a full body harness or safety net in violation of rules
-
Closing U-turns creates new risks
Authorities urged to reopen closed U-turns or construct new ones on Shaikh Khalid Al Qasimi Road in Sharjah
