Ahmed Mohamed Eid Al Yahad Al Zaabi v Al Buhaira National Insurance Company [2026] DIFC TCD 002 (26 February 2026)

Ahmed Mohamed Eid Al Yahad Al Zaabi v Al Buhaira National Insurance Company [2026] DIFC TCD 002 (26 February 2026)

The Court found the Defendant's claim for 50 professional hours excessive given the Renewed Permission Application largely duplicated previous work, and assessed reasonable costs at AED 70,000.

Citation
[2026] DIFC TCD 002
Parties
Claimant/appellant: Ahmed Mohamed Eid Al Yahad Al Zaabi; Defendant/respondent: Al Buhaira National Insurance Company
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
26 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Costs Assessment Following Dismissal of Renewed Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Defendant's costs assessed and awarded at AED 70,000.
Legal Topics
Assessment of Costs, Permission to Appeal, Professional Fees
Civil Procedure Costs Assessment of Costs Permission to Appeal Professional Fees

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Parties

Ahmed Mohamed Eid Al Yahad Al Zaabi

Claimant/appellant

Al Buhaira National Insurance Company

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Costs Assessment Following Dismissal of Renewed Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant's claimed costs for the Renewed Permission Application are reasonable and proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found the Defendant's claim for 50 professional hours excessive given the Renewed Permission Application largely duplicated previous work, and assessed reasonable costs at AED 70,000.

Court Disposition

Defendant's costs assessed and awarded at AED 70,000.

Orders

  • The Defendant's costs of the Renewed Permission Application are assessed in the amount of AED 70,000.