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Dh57 million disbursed to support financially distressed in Abu Dhabi in 2 years
Beneficiaries came from more than 50 nationalities, reflecting the diversity of those assisted under the programme; ADJD said all funds were allocated to cases with humanitarian and social dimensions
- PUBLISHED: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 5:05 PM
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) said it provided more than Dh57 million in financial assistance over 2024 and 2025 to support individuals facing financial hardship, including inmates at correctional and rehabilitation centres.
The funding was delivered through the department’s Partners in Giving initiative, implemented in cooperation with contributors, institutions and supporting entities. According to ADJD, the initiative supported 1,461 humanitarian cases during the two-year period.
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The department said the assistance framework focuses on low-income individuals unable to meet financial obligations arising from judicial rulings, financially distressed inmates, and debtors involved in humanitarian and family-related cases. The aim is to ease financial pressure while helping preserve family stability and reduce the legal and social consequences associated with debt-related cases.
Beneficiaries came from more than 50 nationalities, reflecting the diversity of those assisted under the programme. ADJD said all funds were allocated to cases with humanitarian and social dimensions. In 2025, the number of beneficiaries increased by 65 per cent compared to 2024, which the department attributed to improved targeting of support and greater focus on the most vulnerable cases.
The Partners in Giving initiative is part of a wider set of measures introduced by ADJD in recent years to integrate humanitarian considerations into judicial processes. These include programmes aimed at reducing the financial burden on litigants, facilitating settlements in family and civil disputes, and supporting inmates facing financial claims linked to judicial rulings. Such initiatives are designed to complement the judicial system by addressing the social and economic factors that often underpin financial cases, particularly those involving families and low-income individuals.
How the initiative works
While there is no outlined standalone application process for Partners in Giving, support is typically assessed within the context of existing judicial cases. Eligibility is reviewed based on humanitarian, financial and social criteria, with cases referred through judicial channels, correctional facilities or relevant authorities.
Beneficiaries include individuals facing judgement debts and potential imprisonment, as well as inmates currently serving sentences due to financial liabilities. Beneficiaries are selected through a rigorous assessment process to identify the most deserving cases.
