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ARTICLE · 15 JULY 2021

What Contractual Damages Are Awarded Under UAE Law?

Dr Hassan Elhais
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In a simple language, "damages" are referred to as compensation paid to the claimant for a breach, loss or injury caused by another.

United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration

In a simple language, "damages" are referred to as compensation paid to the claimant for a breach, loss or injury caused by another. Damages are generally confused with the term "damage", however, they are both are significantly different from each other. Where damages refer to compensation claimed by one party from another and damage is the loss and injury for which one can claim compensation. Damages are often granted in the event there is a breach of a contract or in cases of tort. Civil Lawyers of Dubai has carefully scrutinized the different types of damages claimed or sought and their nature is usually dependent upon the objective behind claiming such damages. Therefore, the present article will let you have a sneak peak on the types of contractual damages one can claim in a case registered before UAE Civil courts.

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