The DIFC Courts reported 810 cases filed across all divisions during the first half of 2026, a 25 per cent increase year on year and the highest first-half filing total in the Courts’ history. The combined value of claims reached AED 10.02 billion, up 48 per cent from the same period in 2025.

The Courts also reported that nearly one in three cases arose through parties’ express choice to use DIFC Courts jurisdiction. Enforcement filings more than doubled to 220 during the period, compared with 106 in the first half of 2025.

The Arbitration Division registered 37 claims with a combined value of AED 3.17 billion. The Courts further reported that 99 per cent of proceedings were conducted online, reflecting the continued use of digital court services.

The figures provide a useful snapshot of the role of the DIFC Courts in commercial dispute resolution and enforcement. The full statistical breakdown is available through the DIFC Courts’ H1 2026 report and newsroom release.