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In contracts where payment is intended to be made upon the occurrence of specific events or the satisfaction of certain conditions it is paramount...

This article by Property Lawyers of Dubai seeks to explore various provisions made available for commercial and residential tenants during the pandemic and what are the possible relief measures.

When a Dubai property developer collects the mandatory 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee but fails to register the off-plan sale and issue the Oqood, purchasers face more than administrative inconvenience. This analysis examines the legal implications of non-registration, the statutory requirements under Dubai Law No. 13 of 2008, and the remedies available to buyers who have paid the fee but remain without formal protection of their contractual rights during construction.

UAE expansion is increasingly extending beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah investing in infrastructure, commercial development and sector-specific growth. While Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain the UAE’s principal business centres, this wider development is creating new opportunities for businesses and investors across the country.

At Mio Law Firm, we understand that navigating the legal landscape in Dubai can be complex, especially for businesses seeking to thrive in the dynamic marketplace.

Regional conflict, trade tariffs, disrupted supply chains and sanctions are testing businesses across the Middle East and beyond. When contractual obligations cannot be performed, the governing law and key contract clauses determine available relief, including whether parties can rely on force majeure, frustration or hardship. Recent litigation is testing these boundaries across England and Wales, DIFC, ADGM and the UAE Civil Code.

Very few in the hotel industry will be unaware of the recent problems affecting the Banyan Tree Al Areen resort in Bahrain (which we understand may be rebranded as "Al Areen Palace and Spa" subject to receipt of necessary approvals).

It is indeed impossible to ignore the impact of COVID-19 on construction sector, especially in UAE which has lately been the hub...

•It is generally more common in a commercial circumstance for the landlord to own/manage the entire facility rather than just individual units. In this case should one of the units...

Whether it is for employment, buying/selling or leasing a property, construction of a building or applying for financial assistance from a bank, having a legal contract in such situations are inevitable.

Under normal circumstances it is presumed that Arbitration procedures have been complied with by all concerned parties.

The Bahrain Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MOIC") recently passed Decision 29 of 2024 concerning the conditions and controls for practicing...

An FOB sale is an international trade term used to describe the terms of sale and delivery of goods. "FOB" stands for "Free On Board," and it defines the respective obligations of the seller and the buyer in the sale...

Two Dubai trading companies (the "Claimants") filed a commercial action against another local company (the "Defendant").

Contractual obligations may become difficult to perform due to unforeseen external events that disrupt normal commercial operations.

Most force majeure claims in UAE property disputes fail. Understanding why — and what it genuinely takes to succeed — is what separates a credible legal position from an expensive mistake.

A manager or a member of the board of managers of the Limited Liability Company is a pillar of the company and its most important employee. To this effect, Federal Law No. 2 of 2015...

The United Arab Emirates has acceded to the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, establishing a framework for enforcing mediated commercial settlements without relitigating disputes. This analysis examines the Convention's requirements, scope, exclusions, and the UAE's specific reservations that parties must navigate when seeking enforcement of international mediated settlement agreements.