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Hi Dubai
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Foster Care Committee Strengthens Child Protection Efforts with High Success Rate
The Foster Care Committee in Dubai has reported strong progress in safeguarding children's rights, with its half-yearly report showing a 98.26% judicial affirmation rate of its recommendations. The Committee, operating under Dubai Courts, reviewed 287 case files referred by judicial authorities, conducted 1,100 interviews, examined 574 criminal records of fostering applicants, and carried out 397 field visits. It also prepared 38 psycho-medical reports involving children from 36 nationalities, ensuring that placements are based on stringent professional standards. Professor Dr. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Dubai Courts, said the Committee's work reflects Dubai's strategic vision of prioritising human rights, particularly child welfare. He noted that advanced judicial systems and digital tools are being used to guarantee that decisions are made in the best interests of children while preserving family rights. Mohammed Al Obaidli, Executive Director of the Case Management Sector, highlighted that the Committee was established under Decree No. 7 of 2022 by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, affirming Dubai's commitment to ensuring safe and stable family environments for children. Committee Chairman Ahmed Abdul Karim added that collaboration with judicial, police, health, and educational authorities is central to strengthening child protection, with technology playing a growing role in enhancing assessments and decision-making. The report underscores Dubai's integrated approach to fostering, bringing together institutions and specialists to ensure accuracy, transparency, and sustainability in decisions. By focusing on innovation and global best practices, the Foster Care Committee continues to strengthen child welfare and family cohesion in line with the emirate's long-term vision. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Dubai Eye
16 hours ago
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Foster Care Committee records near 100% approval rate
Dubai's Foster Care Committee has worked on 287 cases during the first half of the year, recording 98.26 per cent in judicial approval rating for its competent and accurate recommendations. The half yearly report clocked interviews with 1,100 parties, reviewed 574 criminal records of applicants, conducted 397 field visits and prepared 38 psycho-medical reports involving children from 36 nationalities. The report sheds light on the Committee's role in regulating and reviewing fostering applications and cases, ensuring that judicial rulings are based on accurate documentation and reporting thus ensuring the children's protection. The Committee was set up in 2022 to allow Emirati families to foster orphaned children or children of "unknown parentage". "Dubai Courts continues to develop its tools and operational mechanisms, leveraging digital technologies and advanced analytical methods," highlighted Professor Dr. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Dubai Courts, adding that "fostering decisions are founded upon a comprehensive and objective assessment that serves the child's best interests, preserves the family's rights, and enhances its cohesion". The Committee, "serves as an affirmation of the emirate's steadfast commitment to providing a safe and stable environment for children and ensuring that fostering placements are awarded to the most suitable party according to stringent professional criteria and meticulous procedures," added Mohammed Al Obaidli, Executive Director of the Case Management Sector at Dubai Courts Foster parents must be Emirati nationals residing in Dubai, and be either a couple or a single woman over the age of 30. Interested fosters must be medically and mentally fit, have adequate funds and housing, as well as proof of good conduct. The UAE does not allow adoption, however, both Emiratis and residents can sponsor the living costs of children under various child programmes, led by humanitarian entities in the UAE.
ARN News Center
17 hours ago
- ARN News Center
Dubai Foster Care Committee records near 100% approval rate
Dubai's Foster Care Committee has worked on 287 cases during the first half of the year, recording 98.26 per cent in judicial approval rating for its competent and accurate recommendations. The half yearly report clocked interviews with 1,100 parties, reviewed 574 criminal records of applicants, conducted 397 field visits and prepared 38 psycho-medical reports involving children from 36 nationalities. The report sheds light on the Committee's role in regulating and reviewing fostering applications and cases, ensuring that judicial rulings are based on accurate documentation and reporting thus ensuring the children's protection. The Committee was set up in 2022 to allow Emirati families to foster orphaned children or children of "unknown parentage". "Dubai Courts continues to develop its tools and operational mechanisms, leveraging digital technologies and advanced analytical methods," highlighted Professor Dr. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Dubai Courts, adding that "fostering decisions are founded upon a comprehensive and objective assessment that serves the child's best interests, preserves the family's rights, and enhances its cohesion". The Committee, "serves as an affirmation of the emirate's steadfast commitment to providing a safe and stable environment for children and ensuring that fostering placements are awarded to the most suitable party according to stringent professional criteria and meticulous procedures," added Mohammed Al Obaidli, Executive Director of the Case Management Sector at Dubai Courts Foster parents must be Emirati nationals residing in Dubai, and be either a couple or a single woman over the age of 30. Interested fosters must be medically and mentally fit, have adequate funds and housing, as well as proof of good conduct. The UAE does not allow adoption, however, both Emiratis and residents can sponsor the living costs of children under various child programmes, led by humanitarian entities in the UAE.
TAG 91.1
a day ago
- TAG 91.1
Dubai Foster Care Committee records near 100% approval rate
Dubai's Foster Care Committee has worked on 287 cases during the first half of the year, recording 98.26 per cent in judicial approval rating for its competent and accurate recommendations. The half yearly report clocked interviews with 1,100 parties, reviewed 574 criminal records of applicants, conducted 397 field visits and prepared 38 psycho-medical reports involving children from 36 nationalities. The report sheds light on the Committee's role in regulating and reviewing fostering applications and cases, ensuring that judicial rulings are based on accurate documentation and reporting thus ensuring the children's protection. The Committee was set up in 2022 to allow Emirati families to foster orphaned children or children of "unknown parentage". "Dubai Courts continues to develop its tools and operational mechanisms, leveraging digital technologies and advanced analytical methods," highlighted Professor Dr. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Dubai Courts, adding that "fostering decisions are founded upon a comprehensive and objective assessment that serves the child's best interests, preserves the family's rights, and enhances its cohesion". The Committee, "serves as an affirmation of the emirate's steadfast commitment to providing a safe and stable environment for children and ensuring that fostering placements are awarded to the most suitable party according to stringent professional criteria and meticulous procedures," added Mohammed Al Obaidli, Executive Director of the Case Management Sector at Dubai Courts Foster parents must be Emirati nationals residing in Dubai, and be either a couple or a single woman over the age of 30. Interested fosters must be medically and mentally fit, have adequate funds and housing, as well as proof of good conduct. The UAE does not allow adoption, however, both Emiratis and residents can sponsor the living costs of children under various child programmes, led by humanitarian entities in the UAE.
The National
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Dubai sets up specialised division for child protection
on Monday established a specialised division for registering child protection cases. The division will focus on children under the age of 18 who are involved in legal cases or have had court orders issued against them or their families based on submitted petitions. The move, which seeks to ensure the safeguarding of children's rights while ensuring their well-being, will see the division as a central entity following up on cases of children exposed to neglect, violence or deprivation of basic rights. It is expected to enhance the co-ordination between Dubai Courts and partner entities while increasing the efficiency of the response to sensitive cases, state news agency Wam reported. Dubai's judicial system attaches the utmost importance to protecting children's rights, Mohammed Al Obaidli, executive director of the litigation management sector at Dubai Courts, said. He added that the division will support decision-making and the continuous development of policies and procedures related to child protection, while reducing the likelihood of further harm resulting from delayed judicial procedures.
