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Apr 25

Contractual Obligations & Rights: UAE Contract Law Guide | E-Basel

By Basel Al Najjar in Project Management
April 25, 2026

FIDIC Contractual Obligations and Rights: A Guide to UAE Contract Law Every contract creates binding rights and obligations for the parties involved. Understand how contracts are formed, what good faith means in practice, and what happens when obligations are not met under UAE law and FIDIC contracts. 10 min read · Updated 25/04/2026 By Basel …

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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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