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Abu Dhabi has introduced specialised committees to resolve family business disputes, reflecting a wider UAE shift towards more tailored and commercially sensitive dispute resolution mechanisms for family-owned enterprises.
A practical guide for employers, contractors, and project participants navigating force majeure, delay, cost escalation, and risk allocation across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
For many high net worth individuals, founders and family offices connected to the UAE, there comes a point at which the right question is not whether wealth has been created, but whether that wealth is properly protected, sensibly held and capable of passing smoothly through change.
While global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions continue to create challenges for businesses worldwide, the UAE business landscape is entering an exciting phase of strategic transformation and expansion. As market dynamics evolve and new opportunities emerge across the GCC, forward-thinking businesses are positioning themselves for sustainable growth through innovation, digital transformation, and strategic expansion.
Current reporting indicates that, as of 26 March 2026, major state-linked energy suppliers in parts of the Gulf have declared force majeure, or equivalent contractual relief, in response to incidents affecting energy infrastructure and severe disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Many UAE businesses continue to demonstrate strong performance and resilience, supported by a robust economic backdrop and active lending market. At the same time, a more dynamic global environment - characterised by higher interest rates and evolving market conditions - means that financial covenants are receiving closer attention.
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (“CBUAE”) has announced a Financial Institution Resilience Package, reflecting a proactive regulatory approach to safeguarding financial stability amid ongoing global and regional uncertainty.
The ongoing regional uncertainty in the Middle East is creating disruptions to global supply chains, with direct consequences for construction projects in the UAE. This article explores the key impacts and suggests practical steps for managing the risks of material delays and cost increases.
Hadef & Partners acted for the Claimant, successfully obtaining an Enforcement Order and a Receivership Order, with the Court dismissing the Defendant’s application to set them aside. In this article, Adrian Chadwick, Partner, Dispute Resolution at Hadef & Partners, and Kim Mullins, Associate, discuss the judgment and its significance for the DIFC’s role as a conduit jurisdiction for enforcing foreign judgments.
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