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Construction Claims & Arbitration in the UAE: Complete Guide | E-Basel

By Basel Al Najjar in Construction Claims
April 24, 2026

Claims · Arbitration · Procedure Construction Claims and Arbitration in the UAE: A Practical Guide How to file FIDIC claims, navigate DIAC arbitration, submit expert evidence, and enforce awards under UAE law. 9 min read · Updated 24/04/2026 By Basel Al Najjar Civil Engineering Consultant, DIAC Arbitrator, Tribunal Chairman and Accredited Expert Witness. Over two …

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Select your contract edition and book, choose the relevant clause, then enter the date you became aware of the triggering event. All applicable notice deadlines will be calculated instantly.

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The date you became aware, or should have become aware, of the event giving rise to the claim or notice obligation.

Key Notice Periods at a Glance

1999 editions — Cl. 20.1 Notice: 28 days · Detailed Claim: 42 days
2017 editions — Cl. 20.2 Notice: 28 days · Detailed Claim: 84 days
Unforeseeable Conditions (Cl. 4.12): Notice as soon as practicable
Defects Notification Period: 365 days from Taking-Over Certificate

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