Construction is one of the UAE’s most active and most exposed sectors. With record pipeline values across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern Emirates, construction firms are now in scope for a wider set of anti-money laundering checks than most owners realise. This guide explains how AML compliance for UAE construction companies works in 2026, […]
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UAE law firms and legal consultancies are now operating under one of the most demanding AML supervisory regimes in the region. Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 reset the rules in October 2025, Cabinet Decision No. 134 of 2025 added detailed executive regulations, and the Ministry of Justice has signalled a sharp uplift in inspections
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Complete 2026 guide to AML transaction monitoring in the UAE. Build rules, reduce false positives, and meet CBUAE expectations. Step-by-step setup inside.
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Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental in UAE compliance functions. From sanctions screening to suspicious transaction reporting, AI in AML compliance UAE programmes is reshaping how Licensed Financial Institutions (LFIs), DNFBPs, and registered hawala providers detect financial crime. This guide is written for compliance officers, MLROs, and senior managers who need a practical, regulator-aware view
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Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 is the most consequential rewrite of UAE anti-money laundering legislation since 2018. It replaces Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018, sharpens supervisory powers, expands designated non-financial business obligations, and introduces a tiered administrative penalty regime that runs from AED 50,000 to AED 100 million. For Licensed Financial Institutions (LFIs),
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UAE Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones must register on goAML and file a DPMSR for cash deals at or above AED 55,000. Full 2026 compliance guide.
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Choosing between hiring an in-house Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and outsourcing your AML compliance function is one of the most consequential decisions a UAE business faces under Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025. Both models can satisfy your regulatory obligations — but they differ significantly in cost, operational readiness, and long-term risk exposure. This
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The CBUAE AML/CFT/CPF guidance update of April 2026 is the most significant regulatory communication from the Central Bank of the UAE this year. Issued on 16 April 2026, the package contains six new documents covering proliferation financing risk, trade-based money laundering (TBML), correspondent banking compliance, and customer due diligence (CDD) requirements. Every licensed financial institution
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AML compliance for DMCC companies is a mandatory legal obligation under Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 — the UAE’s core anti-money laundering statute. Every DMCC-registered business that qualifies as a designated non-financial business or profession (DNFBP) must maintain documented AML/CFT controls, appoint a compliance officer, and register on the goAML reporting portal. This guide
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Trade-based money laundering (TBML) is one of the most persistent and technically complex financial crimes affecting the UAE’s trade and logistics sector. With the Central Bank of the UAE releasing updated AML/CFT/CPF guidance in April 2026 that includes a dedicated TBML framework, regulated entities operating in or through the UAE must now demonstrate structured, documented
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