Abu Dhabi Judicial Department's civil court - in pictures

Officials open the Family Court at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department in 2021. Photo: ADJD
Officials open the Family Court at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department in 2021. Photo: ADJD
British couple Craig Lindsay and Sarah Goodman marry in a civil ceremony in February 2022. Victor Besa / The National
British couple Craig Lindsay and Sarah Goodman marry in a civil ceremony in February 2022. Victor Besa / The National
Itamar Bareket, from Tel Aviv, places the ring on to his wife-to-be Nogah's finger at the civil court in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Itamar Bareket, from Tel Aviv, places the ring on to his wife-to-be Nogah's finger at the civil court in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The couple chose Abu Dhabi because civil marriages are not allowed in Israel. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The couple chose Abu Dhabi because civil marriages are not allowed in Israel. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The court also handles divorces and other family matters such as inheritance. Victor Besa / The National
The court also handles divorces and other family matters such as inheritance. Victor Besa / The National
The process involves paperwork and a ceremony with an official. Victor Besa / The National
The process involves paperwork and a ceremony with an official. Victor Besa / The National
At least dozens of couples have been married at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and many more plan to do so. Victor Besa / The National
At least dozens of couples have been married at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and many more plan to do so. Victor Besa / The National

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