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Our region deserves the chance to organize this great world exhibition. Our country is ready to host it. We will keep our promise in connecting great minds to build a better future

The position is highly dynamic and there may be many developments over the coming weeks

Arbitration agreements are commonplace in construction contracts throughout the UAE and across the wider Middle East region. This is especially so in circumstances involving a foreign entity

Jurisdiction in Dubai comprises the local United Arab Emirates (UAE) or "local" courts and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) court or the "offshore" court. One of the principal differences between the two jurisdictions is the legal system.

Jointly Owned Property (JOP) is the term used to describe a building or land, which has been divided into units and where part of the land is designated as common areas (Article 2 of Law No. 27 of 2007).

The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a top destination for ambitious construction and real estate development because it keeps investing in infrastructure, tourism, and mixed-use developments.

Force majeure roughly translates to 'superior force' and is used when referring to unforeseeable events taking place.

Real estate is one of the most valuable investments a person can make in the UAE. Whether it involves a home, an off-plan property, a rental unit, a commercial space, or jointly owned property, disputes...

The legal framework of real property transactions in the Emirate of Dubai is set out in Law No. 7 of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai, as amended by Law No. 7 of 2019. A fundamental prerequisite for institutional and individual capital deployment is recognising the statutory distinction between absolute property rights available to UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals and the regulated real property rights accessible to foreign investors

There are some important factors to consider when deciding whether to call on these security documents.

One of the most daunting prospects for an MEP sub-contractor – or, indeed, any sub-contractor – is the possibility of being held ransom to a pay-when-paid clause.

If they are heavily amended, are they FIDIC contracts any longer? Antonios Dimitracopoulos, FCIArb, Partner, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP, writes a bi-monthly column...

This is the second article in a series of short articles which will look at some of the basic features of construction and engineering contracts under the law of the United Arab Emirates.

Under the FIDIC form, whether it is the 1999 Rainbow suite or the 1987 Fourth Edition, which is still used fairly widely in the Middle East today, obtaining a decision from either the Engineer (4th Edition) or a DAB (1999 suite) is generally a precondition to a party being entitled to commence arbitration.

Explore critical insights across multiple sectors including Middle East construction challenges amid regional conflict, the intersection of financial reporting valuations and tax compliance, large-scale financial remediation strategies for overdraft fee disputes, and strategic healthcare real estate investment forecasting for 2026. These analyses examine how geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving market dynamics shape business decisions and operational strategies.

It is interesting to look at what is happening in Dubai's construction industry, which has been exposed to economic pressures as a result of the plunge in oil prices since mid-2014.

Searching for the best contract lawyer in Dubai produces rankings, advertisements, awards, and broad claims that are difficult to compare. The strongest lawyer for a shareholder agreement may not be the right person for a construction variation, employment settlement, franchise, technology license, or urgent breach dispute.