Dubai, 19th Nov. 2008 -- Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum swore in today in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai 26 judges of the Dubai cassation court at a ceremony held at Zabeel Palace.

The new judges pledged to administer justice, respect laws and discharge their duty with complete integrity and loyalty.

Sheikh Mohammed urged the judges to keep away from the government routine while examining cases and do their best to pronounce verdicts on them as quickly as possible so as to serve interests of people and save time.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasised the importance of upholding the principle of justice and equality among all segments of the community as a vested right for all regardless of their race, colour or faith.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by a number of Sheikhs, ministers and senior judicial officials. (WAM/TF)