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Approach to Raising Your Claim Notice: Managing Construction Projects During the Conflict

April 13, 2026
By Stelios Thrasyvoulou & Mohamad Maarouf

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Mohamad MaaroufDirector

UAE Construction Claims And Force Majeure

As geopolitical disruption intensifies, the UAE construction sector is being reshaped by supply chain volatility, cost escalation and contractual pressure. The United States and Iran conflict has driven sharp increases in fuel prices and delayed material flows, making UAE construction claims and force majeure a central concern for ongoing projects. Contractors and developers are reassessing risk allocation as project delivery becomes more exposed to external shocks.

Contract Strategy And Claim Entitlement

This insight examines how to approach claim notices under FIDIC contracts, bespoke agreements and UAE law, with a focus on force majeure and exceptional events. It explores notice requirements, evidencing causation and managing entitlement to time extensions or cost recovery. The analysis highlights construction contract risk, claims management and dispute avoidance, helping project stakeholders protect margins and maintain delivery under evolving conditions.

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