Sharif Alnaqeeb

  Strategic Management of Warranty Risks in FIDIC Red Book 2017 Contracts: A MENA Regional Perspective By Sharif Alnaqeeb Legal Director | FIDIC Contracts Expert | International Arbitrator (ICC/CIArb) LinkedIn Profile  | Email: [alnaqeeb@lawyer.com] 1. Introduction: The Critical Importance of Warranty Management 1.1 Defining Warranty Obligations Under FIDIC Having advised on over  SAR 140B+  in infrastructure projects across MENA, I've observed that contractual warranties under FIDIC Red Book 2017 serve three fundamental purposes: Quality Assurance  (Clause 4.1 - Contractor's General Obligations) Defect Liability  (Clause 11 - Defects After Taking Over) Performance Guarantees  (Clause 12 - Tests After Completion) 1.2 Why Warranty Disputes Are Prevalent in MENA Based on my experience resolving disputes in  UAE, Qatar, Egypt and Kuwait , three systemic issues emerge: 42%  of cases involve mis...

  Strategic Avoidance of Variation Disputes Under FIDIC Red Book 2017 in the Middle East A Legal and Contractual Roadmap for Mega-Projects By Sharif Alnaqeeb Legal Director | FIDIC Certified Adjudicator | Middle East Contracts Expert Executive Summary Variations are inevitable in construction, but  disputes over variations are not . In the Middle East, where  mega-projects under Vision 2030 and similar initiatives  dominate,  40% of all FIDIC disputes  stem from poorly managed variations. This report provides a  detailed, region-specific analysis  of how to  avoid variation disputes  under  FIDIC Red Book 2017 , drawing on: ✔   Case studies  from UAE, and Qatar projects ✔   Enforceable best practices  for GCC contracts ✔   Actionable checklists  to implement immediately Why Variations Become Disputes in the Middle East 1. Common Triggers for Variation Conflicts 🔹   ...

  Strategic Avoidance of Claims Under FIDIC Red Book 2017 Contracts A Legal Leader’s Guide to Proactive Dispute Prevention By Sharif Alnaqeeb Legal Director | FIDIC Expert | International Arbitrator Introduction: Why Claims Prevention Matters In the high-stakes world of construction,  claims are not inevitable—they are predictable and preventable . Having advised on over  SAR 140B+  in FIDIC-based projects, I’ve observed that  80% of disputes stem from the same recurring issues : poor notice management, unclear documentation, and reactive (rather than proactive) contract administration. This report provides a  practical, step-by-step framework  to minimize claims under  FIDIC Red Book 2017 , ensuring smoother project execution, preserved relationships, and significant cost savings. Key Sources of Claims Under FIDIC Red Book 2017 Before diving into prevention strategies, we must first understand  where claims origina...