Can we claim compensation from the subcontractor due to a delay which affected us if it not in contract?

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Yes, we can claim compensation if the project is not completed on time, but we need more details about the matter.

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Even without a delay clause, you may still be able to claim compensation under UAE law if you can prove the subcontractor’s delay caused you direct losses.

Do you have documented proof of the agreed-upon completion date and the impact the delay had on your business?

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Even if your contract does not contain a specific delay penalty clause, UAE law may still allow you to claim compensation if you can prove that the delay caused you actual financial loss and that the subcontractor was responsible.

The strength of your claim will depend on the contract terms, evidence of losses, and the applicable provisions of the UAE Civil Code.

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Dear questioner

Yes, it is possible to claim compensation for a project delay even if the contract does not have an explicit delay penalty clause.

Your claim would be based on the principle of breach of contract and the right to claim for actual damages suffered, which is well-established in the UAE Civil Code.

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Yes, you can ask for suitable compensation as per the Civil Law.

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Yes, it is possible to claim compensation even if the contract does not explicitly include a delay penalty clause but this depends on the legal framework and proof of damage.

Under UAE law – and generally in civil law – there is a general principle:

"Any damage caused to a person due to the act or omission of another obliges the party at fault to compensate if fault, damage, and causation are proven."

This means if you can prove that the subcontractor delayed the project and that this delay caused you financial loss (e.g., penalties from the main client or lost business opportunities), you may claim compensation in court even without a contractual penalty clause.

You would need to prove a clear timeline or deadline in the contract or agreement and that the subcontractor indeed delayed beyond the agreed period and that the delay directly caused you damage, with evidence of the amount.

Note If your main contract with the client includes a delay penalty, you may seek to recover this from the subcontractor if it is proven that the delay was their responsibility.

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