Workshop: Navigating Force Majeure, and Claims Preservation under the FIDIC 1999 Red Book in the UAE

The construction industry in the UAE continues to face evolving legal, contractual, and operational challenges that significantly impact project delivery and risk management. This workshop provides valuable insights into key issues affecting the sector, with a special focus on force majeure, contractual preservation, and dispute mitigation strategies within the UAE legal framework.

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Date and Time

22 June 2026 08:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Venue

Dubai Chambers, 15th floor

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Organized By

Dubai Chambers & Habib Al Mulla & Partners

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Event Type

Workshop

About the Webinar

The construction industry in the UAE continues to face evolving legal, contractual, and operational challenges that significantly impact project delivery and risk management. This workshop provides valuable insights into key issues affecting the sector, with a special focus on force majeure, contractual preservation, and dispute mitigation strategies within the UAE legal framework. Participants will gain practical knowledge on safeguarding contractual rights, managing unforeseen events, and navigating complex construction obligations in an increasingly dynamic market environment.

 

 

Objectives

The participants will gain better understanding of:

  • Navigating FIDIC notice and claims procedures time limits bars and understanding how non-compliance may affect entitlement to extensions of time and additional costs.
  • Current legislative landscape of UAE Construction Law and future developments in UAE construction legislation.
  • Understanding force majeure, hardship under the FIDIC 1999 Red Book and the UAE Civil Transactions Law.
  • Dispute resolution mechanisms in construction contracts.
  • Risk management and compliance strategies.
  • Practical guidance on navigating complex legal challenges.
  • In-depth understanding of contractual obligations.
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Agenda

Participation Fees

(Excluding VAT)

  • Dubai Chambers' Member: AED 600/- -
  • Non-member: AED 1500/- -
     %10 discount available for groups of three or more.

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Speakers

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