16. Settlements of Disputes In case of any dispute arising between the Contractor and the QNCC/Owner, 16.1 the two parties shall first make an attempt to settle the same amicably as early as possible. If the dispute cannot be settled within ninety (90) days of arising, the same then it shall be referred to Qatari Competent Court. No Question, dispute or indifference arising between the and the Contractor 16.2 QNCC/Owner under the Contract shall be referred to the Qatari Court(s) unless they have failed to settle the same amicably within a period of Ninety (90) days. Performance of the Contract shall continue during judicial proceedings unless 16.3 the QNCC/Owner order the suspension thereof, and if any such suspension shall be ordered, the reasonable expenses of the Contractor occasioned by such suspension shall be included in the total lump sum price of the Contract if the Court(s) do decide. No payment due payable by the QNCC/Owner shall be withheld on account of pending reference to the Court(s). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
16. Settlements of Disputes 16.1 In case of any dispute arising between the Contractor and the QNCC/Owner, the two parties shall first make an attempt to settle the same amicably as early as possible. If the dispute cannot be settled within ninety (90) days of arising, the same then it shall be referred to Qatari Competent Court. 16.2 No Question, dispute or indifference arising between the Contractor and the QNCC/Owner under the Contract shall be referred to the Qatari Court(s) unless they have failed to settle the same amicably within a period of Ninety (90) days. 16.3 Performance of the Contract shall continue during judicial proceedings unless the QNCC/Owner order the suspension thereof, and if any such suspension shall be ordered, the reasonable expenses of the Contractor occasioned by such suspension shall be included in the total lump sum price of the Contract if the Court(s) do decide. No payment due payable by the QNCC/Owner shall be withheld on account of pending reference to the Court(s). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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