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Regional geopolitical shifts and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on UAE construction contracts. Contractors can invoke the legal doctrine of “exceptional circumstances” to restructure obligations under Federal Law No. 5 of 1985, Article 249. The forthcoming Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 strengthens these protections further, allowing courts to fully rescind contracts in cases of extreme hardship.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how businesses approach legal work. From drafting internal summaries to structuring legal questions, AI tools are increasingly being deployed by executives and in-house teams to scope projects and prepare instructions for external lawyers.
Succession planning is one of the most important aspects of private wealth structuring, yet it is often overlooked or deferred. For many high net worth individuals, founders and family offices, the issue can feel deeply personal, legally complex, or simply easier to postpone. In practice, however, delay often creates avoidable risk.
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.
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