UAE Civil Transactions Law Decree Law No. 25/2025 replaces the Civil Code from June 2026, introducing major changes to contracts, liability and security. King & Spalding looks at contract priorities now that a new UAE civil code has been issued.
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April 1, 2026
A New Code: Contract Concerns
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