Instructions Concerning Contracts of the Government of Dubai and its Departments and Corporations

Instructions

Concerning Contracts of the

Government of Dubai and its Departments and Corporations[1]

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We, Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, do hereby issue the following Instructions:

When entering into a contract with any local or foreign entity, the Government of Dubai and its departments and corporations shall comply with the following:

1. The contract shall be governed by local laws, and may not stipulate that any foreign laws shall apply.

2. The contract may not stipulate compliance with any or all FIDIC conditions by referring to such conditions or attaching them to the contract, except for special reasons and subject to Our written approval.

3. Any provision that contradicts these Instructions shall be deemed void and non-binding upon the Government of Dubai and its departments and corporations.

4. These Instructions shall not apply retroactively with respect to any contracts executed prior to the effective date thereof.

5. These Instructions shall come into force on the day on which they are issued and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Dubai

Issued in Dubai on 6 February 1988

Corresponding to 18 Jumada al-Thaniyah 1408 A.H.

[1]Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict the Arabic text shall prevail.