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Examining the New UAE Civil Code Part 1
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AI insight
AI-generatedThe new UAE Civil Code introduces legal provisions allowing courts to modify or terminate contracts due to unforeseen circumstances, particularly affecting construction contracts. This increases legal uncertainty for contractors and developers, potentially raising compliance costs and project risk premiums. The impact is UAE-specific, with direct commercial implications for construction firms, real estate developers, and insurers offering performance bonds or delay coverage.
Signals our AI researcher identified
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- New UAE Civil Code enacted Oct 1, 2025, effective June 1, 2026.
- Allows partial and temporary impossibility in contracts.
- Article 829(3) specifically addresses construction contracts, allowing court intervention for unforeseen circumstances.
- Courts may extend execution periods or adjust remuneration in construction contracts.
Insurers see no immediate impact from UAE law change in the short term.
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Sector impact at a glance
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