Liquidated damages in the UAE
International contractors from common law jurisdictions will be familiar with the concept of liquidated damages. A typical clause will provide that should the contractor fail to complete by a date stipulated in the contract, or any extended date, he shall pay or allow the employer to deduct liquidated damages at the rate of ‘X’ per day, or week, for the period during which the works remain uncompleted.
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