TV series on Dubai Courts

A documentary on Dubai Courts called "Trial Court" is scheduled to be aired starting January 26.
The eight half-hour episodes will be broadcast during prime time – 9 to 9.30pm – in more than 185 countries by Middle East Television (MET).

Apart from a general depiction of Dubai Courts and its departments and sections, there will be exclusive interviews with court officials, judges, officers, employers and lawyers.

The programme is the first of its kind which deals with UAE and the Indian legal systems.

It is conceived and presented by prominent UAE-based Indian lawyers Advocate Mustafa Zafeer and Advocate Almana.

The main objective of the programme is to educate the public about both legal systems.

Sudhir Kumar, Executive Director of MET, said: "We know the sensitivity and importance of the subject we are dealing with in this programme and we would take extra care to make it as perfect as possible.

"It is going to be one of the best TV programmes produced and presented from this part of the world.

"We are determined to give all our viewers a programme which they can look upon as a platform to what are their legal rights and how best they can pursue the same," he said.

Ahmed Atiq Al Marri, Director General of Dubai Courts, said: "This cooperation is the best means to prevent legal problems. For the first time in Dubai as well as in the history of UAE Trial Courts are being broadcasted and documented."

Dr George Joseph, Consul General of India, said: "I feel that Middle East Television is rendering a great service to the people. Every human being has rights and responsibilities. Some of these rights and responsibilities are given by God and some by the country we are living in. We are supposed to respect the law of the land. I think the idea is unique and would even appeal to the average intellect."

Advocate Mustafa Zafeer lauded the programme for reaching out to average citizens.

"As practicing lawyers in the UAE and India simultaneously, we come across lots of instances in which people were not able to approach the court in time and even in some instances they do not know what to do and where to go," he said.