The newspaper obtained a copy of the circular, stating that if one of the parties in a dispute files the ‘first objection’ to the initiated enforcement procedures against him, like asset seizure or travel ban, the seizure or travel ban order remains in effect if issued before the filing of the objection. It clarified that the arrest and subpoena procedures are merely a prelude to the imprisonment of the debtor, and they may not continue once the objection is filed.

Al-Qassimi stressed that the arrest and summons procedures against the debtor must be lifted once the conditions for the first objection are met, and the imprisoned debtor must be released. These procedures could be repeated at the creditor’s request if a decision is issued to reject or dismiss the objection, without requiring the creditor to prove the debtor’s solvency in this case. The circular also emphasized the need for all enforcement judges, department directors, supervisors and department heads in the General Administration of Enforcement and its branches in the governorates to comply with its provisions and act accordingly. It indicated that this circular takes effect from the date of issuance.

This measure is within the framework of modernizing enforcement mechanisms and ensuring a balance between creditor rights and debtor protection, in line with the provisions of the law and the direction of the Ministry of Justice towards developing the judicial work environment. Meanwhile, the Public Prosecution on Wednesday ordered the detention of the members of a network involved in forging address change transactions for 21 days in the Central Prison. These individuals were arrested by the Anti-Financial Crimes Department at the Ministry of Interior, as the latter acted on a tip-off about a public sector employee exploiting his position to process illegal transactions