Upon reviewing the Claimant's Application No. CFI-043-2016/1 dated 29 December 2016 seeking a Default Judgment under Rule 13.4 of the Rules of the DIFC Courts

And upon reviewing the Defendant's Application No. CFI-043-2016/2 dated 3 January 2017, seeking a stay to all proceedings in accordance with Article 5 of the Dubai Decree No. 19 of 2016 (the “Decree”)

And upon reviewing the Defendant's application dated 28 December 2016 to the Joint Judicial Committee (“JJC”) established pursuant to the Decree to determine the conflict of jurisdiction between the DIFC Courts and the Dubai Courts

It is hereby ordered that:

1. All proceedings shall be stayed pending the decision of the JJC.

2. There be no order as to costs.

Issued by Maha Al Mehairi, Judicial Officer.