Over the past two years, the UAE Central Bank ("CBUAE") has been actively working on issuing updated circulars to address the growing concerns and challenges relating to money laundering...

Travelling to the UAE requires awareness of specific customs rules and regulations regarding cash, jewellery, and alcohol to ensure a smooth travel experience.

On Sunday 11th August, 2024, the UAE introduced a new Federal Decree-Law to amend provisions of the existing law on anti-money laundering.

On 29 July 2024, the Federal Decree-Law No. (7) of 2024 Amending Certain Provisions of Federal Decree Law-No. (20) of 2018 Concerning Countering Money Laundering Crimes...

The following article was originally published for BSA in Arabian Business and discusses the implications of the Dubai Courts' specialised money laundering court.

Through Cabinet Decision No. 58 of 2020 ("Decision") the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") updated their corporate compliance regulations with regard to real beneficiaries (also referred to as ultimate beneficial owners, "UBO").

Financial crime investigations in the UAE are subject to a strict legal and regulatory framework, including Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 on Combating Money Laundering Crimes, Combating the Financing of Terrorism...

The UAE has implemented measures to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the financing of unlawful organizations, with Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018 serving as a pivotal legislation in this regard.

In a significant development aligning with Federal Decree-Law No.20/2018 on Combating Money Laundering Crimes, the Financing of Terrorism, and the Financing of Unlawful Organizations, the CBUAE has taken action against a notable breach of AML and CFT regulations.

On May 6, 2021, the Executive Office of the Committee for Goods Subject to Import and Export Controls (the "Executive Office") issued important updated guidance (the "Guidance")...

In recent years, the world has witnessed rapid growth in the popularity and adoption of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and various other digital assets.

In the dynamic world of finance, where businesses seek expert guidance on budgeting, debt management, and fundraising, financial advisors play an essential role.

The United Arab Emirates is no longer simply a strong aviation market. It is building a legal and industrial ecosystem for civil aviation, drones, defence technology and next-generation aerospace.

The European Parliament approved, on 9 July, a proposal by the European Commission to remove both Gibraltar and the United Arab Emirates from its list of high‑risk jurisdictions regarded as having strategic deficiencies in their national anti‑money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regimes.

On July 14, 2026, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule “Enhanced Favorable Treatment for the United Arab Emirates under the Export Administration Regulations” (Final Rule) that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774) to significantly improve the status of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

The escalation of the US Israel Iran conflict since late February 2026 has disrupted regional airspace, logistics corridors and insurance markets, and has raised immediate questions about the safety and mobility of construction labour in and out of the UAE.

UAE now requires banks to appoint an independent "skilled person" to check financial crime compliance.

The statement "having a dual personality" somehow seems more relevant with the evolution of technology.

With nearly 41% of all terrorist attacks resulting in casualty, and a dramatic increase in public targeted incidents, governing bodies representing both domestic and international interests alike ...

The UAE Ministry of Economy has announced the list of penalties for violations of the laws relating to money laundering and terrorism financing.