Construction.

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Across the Gulf, construction disputes are surging — and FIDIC 2017 Red Book clauses are at the centre. Our analysis of 200+ arbitration cases reveals the five provisions that consistently expose contractors to millions in unrecovered costs.

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guide9 April 202622 min read

Vision 2030 Construction Contracts: Legal Guide for NEOM and Saudi Giga-Projects (2026)

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 mega-projects — NEOM, The Line, AMAALA, Red Sea Global, and Qiddiya — represent over USD 1.3 trillion in construction contracts. This guide covers the unique legal and contractual landscape that international contractors must navigate.

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guide5 April 202624 min read

FIDIC Contracts in the UAE: The Practical Guide Every Contractor Needs (2026)

The definitive legal guide to FIDIC contracts in the UAE construction market — covering the Red, Yellow, and Silver Books, Gulf-specific amendments, claims procedures, the DAB process, and the practical strategies that protect contractors from the most common risks.

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briefing10 December 20255 min read

The Rise of Delay Claims in Gulf Construction: Managing Liquidated Damages Under UAE Law

UAE courts retain the power to reduce contractual penalties under Article 390 of the Civil Code — a critical tool for contractors facing disproportionate liquidated damages on Gulf mega-projects. But the standard of proof is demanding.

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insight15 November 20255 min read

Qatar's Post-FIFA Infrastructure Boom: Legal Landscape for Contractors and Investors

Far from slowing down after the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has accelerated its infrastructure investment with a USD 100+ billion pipeline through 2030 — and a new PPP framework that fundamentally changes how international contractors access these projects.

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Construction.

FIDIC 2017 Contracts: Five Clauses That Cost Contractors Millions in the Gulf

Vision 2030 Construction Contracts: Legal Guide for NEOM and Saudi Giga-Projects (2026)

FIDIC Contracts in the UAE: The Practical Guide Every Contractor Needs (2026)

The Rise of Delay Claims in Gulf Construction: Managing Liquidated Damages Under UAE Law

Qatar's Post-FIFA Infrastructure Boom: Legal Landscape for Contractors and Investors

Construction.

FIDIC 2017 Contracts: Five Clauses That Cost Contractors Millions in the Gulf

Vision 2030 Construction Contracts: Legal Guide for NEOM and Saudi Giga-Projects (2026)

FIDIC Contracts in the UAE: The Practical Guide Every Contractor Needs (2026)

The Rise of Delay Claims in Gulf Construction: Managing Liquidated Damages Under UAE Law

Qatar's Post-FIFA Infrastructure Boom: Legal Landscape for Contractors and Investors