Webinar: Force Majeure and Contractual Performance: Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions under UAE and English Laws

This Webinar examines key issues arising from force majeure and exceptional circumstances affecting contractual performance under UAE laws, with a particular focus on disruptions arising from war, fuel supply interruptions, port and airport closures, and other supply chain disruptions

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Date and Time

18 November 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

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Venue

Zoom

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Organized By

Dubai Chambers, Al Tamimi & Company

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Event Type

Webinar

About the Webinar

This Webinar examines  key  issues  arising  from  force  majeure  and  exceptional  circumstances  affecting contractual performance under UAE laws, with a particular focus on disruptions arising from war, fuel supply interruptions, port and airport closures, and other supply chain disruptions.The Webinar will focus as well on The English law implications of force majeure to a UAE audience as some of UAE contracts may incorporate English law into their contracts such as DIFC/ADGM

 

Language: English

 

 

Objectives

The participants will gain better understanding of

  • The legal principles governing force majeure under UAE and English laws.
  • The  distinction  between  force  majeure  and  exceptional  circumstances/hardship,  and  the  potential relief available to contracting parties.
  • The contractual implications of events outside of a party’s control inclusive of war, fuel supply disruptions, port and airport closures, and related supply chain interruptions.
  • Practical  contract  management  considerations,  including  force  majeure  clauses, notification  requirements, mitigation measures and available contractual remedies.
  • Addressing extensions of time/suspension of rights arising from the force majeure





     
https://events.dubaichambers.com/en/?eventId=6225736

Agenda

Participation Fees

(Excluding VAT)

  • Dubai Chambers' Member: AED 150/-
  • Non-member: AED 400/-
     %10 discount available for groups of three or more.

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Speakers

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