Saeed Gaber

In technical UAE commercial disputes, the court sees the case largely through the report of the expert it appoints under the Evidence Law. Objections not raised within the short window on the initial report are generally lost once the final report is filed, and a party that fails to pay the expert's deposit can lose the appointment altogether.

A dishonoured cheque becomes an executive instrument under Article 667 and enters the Execution Court without any prior judgment. The Federal Supreme Court confirmed in 2026 that executory force is not a final determination, so a drawer who can show the cheque was security for an obligation that never arose can have the executory formula cancelled.

A successful court judgment in the UAE is only the beginning of recovery. This article explains how execution proceedings work under UAE law, from opening an execution file and tracing assets to freezing bank accounts, attaching property, and enforcing judgments against reluctant debtors.

A late construction defects claim is not automatically valid under UAE decennial liability rules. Contractors often succeed or fail based on limitation periods, delivery dates, and whether the alleged defect is truly structural.

Winning a UAE judgment is only half the story. This guide explains how the Execution Court converts rulings into recovery, from asset attachment to travel bans and bankruptcy routes.

Decennial liability is one of the most serious risks in UAE construction. This article explains who is exposed, what triggers claims, how the 10-year period works, and what changes in 2026.