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UAE Construction Contracts: Key Changes And Dispute Risks Under The 2026 Civil Transactions Law

The UAE legal system is seeing a major change with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions Law, effective 1 June 2026. It repeals and replaces in full the long-standing Federal Law...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

How To Buy Property In Dubai: Your Complete Guide To Dubai Property Laws

Navigating Dubai's property market requires understanding complex ownership structures, legal requirements, and documentation processes.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Real Estate Dispute Lawyer UAE: Property Disputes And Legal Process Explained

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...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Dubai Buyer Wins Fresh Hearing In Dh4.6m Hotel Apartment Dispute

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United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Examining The New UAE Civil Code—Part 2: Muqawala Contracts

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Construction Law In Transition: Key Changes Under The UAE’s New Civil Code

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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HAS Law Firm

ArbitrateAD: Building A Digital-First International Arbitration Centre In Abu Dhabi (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Bracewell

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Off-Plan Latest Regulations

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Risks And Remedies Involved In Investing In Off Plan Projects (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

How To Resolve Off-Plan Property Disputes Through RERA Complaint In UAE (Easy Steps)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

How To Navigate Off-Plan Property Dispute: A Prachical Guide For Property Investors

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

One Month To Go: Are Your Contracts Ready For The New Civil Code?

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Examining The New UAE Civil Code – Part 1: Force Majeure, Exceptional Circumstances And Relief In Times Of Crisis

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Regional Disruption, Force Majeure, And Delay Analysis: Preserving Program Integrity And Project Records

Worldwide Strategy

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

The Growing Importance Of AML, And UBO Compliance For UAE Businesses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Increased Sophistication In ‘Forward Fee’ And Financing Scams: Red Flags And Practical Mitigation Steps

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Bracewell

How To Navigate Anti Money Laundering UAE Regulations Without Getting Penalized

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Family Constitutions In India: The Legal Compass For Trusts, NRI Heirs And Succession Governance

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Voices For Change: Turning A Stereotype To A Superpower With Rima Hadid (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

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A&O Shearman

Uncertainties And Opportunities In The Middle East Construction Sector

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 forecasts for 2026. These analyses examine how geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving market dynamics shape business decisions and operational strategies.

Worldwide Real Estate

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

The Legal Framework Of Real Estate In Dubai

Dubai’s real estate laws are intended to guarantee fairness, transparency, and proper procedures throughout the property process. Law No. 7 of 2006 defines real property as anything permanently...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Arbitration For Construction & Infrastructure Disputes In The UAE: A Practical Arbitration Law Guide For Founders & Investors

Construction disputes in the UAE frequently escalate to arbitration, with nearly 60% of DIAC cases involving construction and real estate matters.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The New UAE Civil Code

The UAE continues to develop its legal framework with the recent enactment of Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025 (the "New Civil Code"), which replaces and significantly reforms major...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

The Ongoing Conflict In The Middle East

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Construction Amid War And Hostilities: The Principal Issues Under FIDIC

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Force Majeure In UAE Real Estate: Where The Law Actually Draws The Line

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

An Overview Of Construction Disputes In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The Impact Of The New Civil Transactions Law On Construction Contracts In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

From Overruns To Outcomes: How Miners Can Master Megaproject Execution

Worldwide Energy

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AlixPartners

The UAE's New Civil Code: First Reflections On A Major Legislative Reform

United Arab Emirates Government

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Abu Dhabi Court Of Cassation Extends Arbitration Agreement In Main Contract To Parties To Related Contracts Arising Out Of The Same Construction Project

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Real Estate & Construction And Hotels & Leisure

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Dubai Law No. 7 Of 2025: Regulatory Shifts In The Contracting Sector

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

The UAE's New Civil Code: First Reflections On A Major Legislative Reform

The UAE Government has recently announced the enactment of a new Civil Code, marking a significant legislative milestone. While this announcement has attracted widespread attention...

United Arab Emirates Government

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Abu Dhabi Court Of Cassation Extends Arbitration Agreement In Main Contract To Parties To Related Contracts Arising Out Of The Same Construction Project

In a recent decision issued on 16 October 2025 in appeal No. 980 of 2025, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation held that an arbitration agreement contained in a main contract between the employer and main contractor extended to the parties to related contracts…

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Real Estate & Construction And Hotels & Leisure

Real estate remains one of the Middle East's most vital and transformative sectors, acting as a key driver of economic diversification and a magnet for both regional and international investment.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Dubai Law No. 7 Of 2025: Regulatory Shifts In The Contracting Sector

Dubai has recently introduced Law No. 7 of 2025 ("the Law"), aimed at restructuring the regulation and management of construction and contracting activities across the Emirate.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Legal Terms Explained: Decennial Liability

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by Senior Associate Director, Dr Axel Jacob, GIA to discuss why protect a right to light addressing the human benefits...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Dubai Overhauls Construction Sector With New Law To Regulate Contracting Activities: What Employers Need To Know

Dubai has issued Law No. 7/2025 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities across the Emirate, including its free zones and special development areas.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Risks And Remedies Involved In Investing In Off-Plan Projects

The United Arab Emirates has a vibrant real estate market. It has been experiencing consistent growth, and attracting international investment, particularly in the emirate of Dubai. Many expatriates in the country are looking to invest in real estate projects, especially in off-plan properties, to obtain the best deals.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Dubai Overhauls Construction Sector With New Law To Regulate Contracting Activities: What Contractors Need To Know

Dubai has issued Law No. 7/2025 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities across the Emirate, including its free zones and special development areas.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Protecting Off-Plan Investors In Dubai: Tackling Construction Delays, Quality Risks, And Subcontracting Challenges Under Law No. 7 Of 2025

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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BSA Law

Settlement Of Disputes Arising From The Execution Of Contracts For The Construction Of Citizens' Homes In The Emirate Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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ADG Legal

Dubai's New Law To Regulate Construction Activities And Encourage Investment

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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A&O Shearman

What UAE Construction Cases Reveal About Contract Risk

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Sector Foreword - Finally Growing Up (But Hopefully Not Too Much) - 2025 Outlook And Emerging Trends

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Managing Partner Foreword

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Navigating Dubai's Off-Plan Real Estate Laws: Compliance Essentials For Developers

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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BSA Law

Recognition Of "Without Prejudice" In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Support In Bidding For A Major Construction Project In India

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Nexdigm UAE

Landmark Ruling By Dubai Courts: Protecting Buyers Against Unauthorized Real Estate Changes

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Middle East Construction Disputes

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Not Everyone Likes Change: Variations In Construction Contracts Construction Insights: Middle East And Emerging Economies Series

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Norton Rose Fulbright

5 Trends To Watch In 2025: United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Получение Резиденции В Дубае Через Инвестиции В Недвижимость: Правовая Перспектива

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

RAALC

EPC Contracts: How To Avoid Disputes

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Alvarez & Marsal

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

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