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Mohammed Mubarak Al-Hitmi v Charles Cross - London LLC and Ayman Abdelghaffar

Court of First Instance
CTFIC0042/2025
Neutral Citation
[2026] QIC (F) 68
Date
08 October 2026
Status
Keywords
First Instance Circuit
Breach of Contract
Misrepresentation
Expert Evidence
Judges
Dr. Muna Al-Marzouqi
Dr. Talal Abdulla Al-Emadi
Hon. James Allsop AC
Summary

The Qatar Financial Centre Civil and Commercial Court ruled on a dispute between Mohamed Mubarak Al-Hitmi and Charles Cross-London LLC, along with Ayman Abdelghaffar, regarding the incomplete and defective construction of a villa. The court found the defendants jointly liable for QAR 11.8 million, payable within 28 days, and ordered them to cover the claimant's legal costs. The case revealed that the defendants misrepresented themselves as associated with a reputable London design firm to deceive the claimant. The court dismissed the defendants' counterclaim, supporting the claimant's decision to terminate the contracts due to poor workmanship and delays.

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Judges

  • Dr. Muna Al-Marzouqi

    Qatar

  • Dr. Talal Abdulla Al-Emadi

    Qatar

  • Hon. James Allsop AC

    Australia

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