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Article 2022-09-30
The risks of climate change on the UAE construction industry
For the construction industry, the impact of climate change is already felt in design and engineering, MEP works, project deliveries and site conditions. Private developers and contractors have now to comply with specific standards and regulatory requirements that are causing change on ongoing projects which may increase disputes.
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Article 2022-09-23
It's our world, and here's how we're collaborating to make a difference in celebration of Global Goals Week
Global Goals Week is well and truly underway and through our Responsible Business Programme we are continuing to support the UNSDGs and incorporating the principles of the UN Global Compact into our local and global initiatives.
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Article 2022-09-12
Q&A - Kinjal Labroo, Associate
We asked Kinjal Labroo to give some insight into her role as an associate in our Dubai office and to give an idea of what it’s like working for a global law firm.
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Article 2022-09-12
An overview of Personal Data Protection Laws in the Member States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC))
With the recent success of Expo 2020 in Dubai and the progress being made with the Red Sea Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the GCC region continues its economic growth and diversification at a pace, with numerous new start-ups and megabrands setting up in the region.
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Report 2022-07-13
Rewriting the risk: Addressing the challenge of climate change
Our latest global report finds that the insurance industry has a central role in building wider understanding about climate-related risks and in mitigating against those risks.
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Article 2022-06-15
UAE Construction 'Case' Law - update
The UAE Courts have issued a number of decisions confirming long established principles on remeasured contracts, liquidated damages and expert evidence. The doctrine of legal precedent is not applicable under UAE law. Therefore, a face lift is timely for establishing the judicial stance on important principles of law and the enforceability of certain (usually contentiously argued) principles that are relevant to construction contracts.
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Article 2022-02-22
Shipping in the UAE: latest developments and topics to watch
The United Arab Emirates continues to be a critical hub for global shipping. It, like all other major centres for maritime trade, has had to respond to significant changes and disruption in recent years. Here we highlight some of the key developments in the region for both insurers and their insureds now recovery from the pandemic is well underway.
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Article 2022-02-21
Logistics: Bite-Size Insights - February 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of Logistics: Bite-Size Insights, where we explore the risks attached to the continued demands on warehouse space, areas to consider when storing foodstuffs, an update on the UK operator licensing regime and an overview of the current risks to shippers in the United Arab Emirates.
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Article 2021-12-02
Q&A - Laurice Elten, Senior Associate
We asked Laurice Elten to give some insight into her role as a Senior Associate in our Dubai office and to give an idea of what it’s like working for a global law firm.
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Article 2021-10-13
Dubai court rules it has jurisdiction to hear dispute despite existence of arbitration clause
The arbitration scene in Dubai has recently faced a small setback with a decision of the Court of Cassation (the highest court in Dubai) in case no. 290/2021.