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The waiver of a right to refer a dispute to arbitration could be express or implied. However such a waiver has to be clear and unambiguous so as to avoid doubts about the intent of the party to wave the right.

FIDIC has a different category known as Rainbow suite for varied projects or contracts.

The use of LOIs as the basis for construction projects has mushroomed in the Gulf in rent years. However the practice carries a significant risk to the parties involved, who may end-up finding themselves in a legal predicament. Heba Osman, Partner, Fenwick Elliott LLP, writes.

Investing in off-plan properties in Dubai is an exciting opportunity, offering advantages such as acquiring properties at the project's lowest cost, high return on investment (ROI)...

Think of World Expos as a global gathering of nations dedicated to finding solutions to pressing challenges of our time. They are organized every 5 years and provide a platform for people ...

The banking system in the UAE is invariably connected to the construction and real estate sectors and the global economic recession has significantly exposed this connection.

The UAE has established itself as a global business hub, attracting investors and corporations worldwide. A critical component of its appeal has been the differential treatment of businesses in free zones...

The UAE's competition regime has undergone a significant transformation with Cabinet Resolution No. 59 of 2026, introducing Executive Regulations to Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023. These regulations establish a detailed procedural framework for obtaining individual exemptions and implementing block exemptions, while moving the assessment of dominance beyond purely market share-based approaches to require broader economic analysis of market power.

On 5 May, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, made a series of announcements by Twitter approving a Dh50 billion economic stimulus package for Abu Dhabi ...

Speedier commercial cases, reshaped economic rights for women and local HQ requirements all prove good news for cohesion in the region.

An initial public offering ("IPO") is a process by which a company offers its shares, for the first time, to the public by virtue of drafting and publishing a prospectus on the company ...

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced significant updates to its Prescribed Company Regulations, effective from July 15, 2024.

In July 2023, the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) announced new Emiratizations rules for small businesses operating in the UAE.

Non-governmental organizations provide the services that fill the gaps lefts by the private and the public sectors.

The importance of corporate governance and risk management is gaining recognition worldwide including, as was recently reported by Clyde & Co's Hamish Walton and Chloe Lake on 10 February 2010, in the UAE.

Liabilities and warranties, especially in construction contracts depend upon the nature of the project and more importantly, the type of contract.

In April 2025, the UAE introduced a major reform to its merger control regime by introducing new revenue-based threshold that apply alongside the existing market share threshold.

The United Arab Emirates is in the midst of a set of legal reforms that are intended to greatly strengthen the legal and regulatory landscape of doing business in the country.