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Federal Decree By Law No. (10) Of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, And Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Proliferation Financing

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has enacted Federal Decree Law No. 10 of 2025 (the "2025 AML Law") to modernise its legal architecture on anti-money laundering ("AML"), counter-terrorism financing ("CTF") and proliferation financing ("PF").

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dolce Vita Advisors

What VARA's Latest Circular Means For VASPs: Integrating The UAE's National Risk Assessment Into Practice

The UAE's second National Risk Assessment, published in April 2025, identifies virtual assets as a high-risk sector alongside banking, real estate, and precious metals.

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

The New UAE AML Law 2025: Key Amendments And Compliance Obligations For VASPs

The Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 ("New AML Law") was issued on 30 September 2025 and came into effect on 14 October 2025.

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

From FAFT Grey List To Vara Compliance: How The UAE Strengthened Its AML/CFT Framework For A Digital Future

Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") and Combating the Financing of Terrorism ("CFT") have become vital components of financial regulation worldwide.

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

European Commission Removes Gibraltar And The UAE From 'High-risk' List

United Arab Emirates Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

Regulations On Virtual Assets To Counter Proliferation Financing And Prevent Money Laundering (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Laws That Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In UAE Business (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding AML Obligations And Risk Indicators For Real Estate Companies In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

What Are The New Laws For Carrying Sharp Tools In The Country (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulations And Restrictions On Carrying Cash, Jewellery, And Alcohol While Traveling In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Further Enhancements To AML Governance In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

HP

Hadef & Partners

Major Changes In UAE Media Regulations 2025 | Updated Fines & Rules (Video)

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The UAE's New Civil Code: First Reflections On A Major Legislative Reform

United Arab Emirates Government

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

DIFC Innovation And AI License

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

International Employment Law Podcast Series - United Arab Emirates (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Dubai Updates Crypto Token Regulatory Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dechert

UAE Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Forms New Committees To Fight Financial Crime

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

United Arab Emirates Government

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BSA Law

UAE Removed From The FATF's Grey List

As a result of the UAE's inclusion on the 'grey list' in March 2022, it has been subject to increased monitoring and assessment by the FATF over the last two years.

United Arab Emirates Government

HL

Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP

Key Laws That Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In UAE Business

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.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulating Unlicensed Virtual Asset Providers: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The UAE Welcomes Its Removal From The FATF Grey List

United Arab Emirates Government

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The UAE's Removal From FATF Grey List: A Victory Of Public-Private Partnership And Promising Economic Prospects

United Arab Emirates Compliance

BA

BSA Law

Do Financial Advisors In The UAE Need Licenses To Sell Investments?

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Poised For FATF Grey List Removal In February 2024

United Arab Emirates Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

Overview Of The DNFBP AML Requirements In The UAE With A Specific Focus On Real Estate Brokers

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

What Are The New Guidance And Updates On Money Laundering In UAE?

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Financial Crime Compliance - Skilled Person Reviews

United Arab Emirates Government

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

New CBUAE Guidance For Licensed Financial Institutions

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

What Are The Updates On Penalties And Jail Time For Money Laundering Offenders?

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The New Laws For Carrying Sharp Tools In The Country?

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Financial Crime Compliance - Skilled Person Reviews

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

New CBUAE Guidance For Licensed Financial Institutions

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...

United Arab Emirates Government

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BSA Law

What Are The Updates On Penalties And Jail Time For Money Laundering Offenders?

The United Arab Emirates remains committed to instituting anti-money laundering practices in the country and thereby imposing strict penalties to offenders in money laundering cases. The

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The New Laws For Carrying Sharp Tools In The Country?

The United Arab Emirates has recently introduced changes to its criminal law that now ban carrying of sharp objects or tools. Further, if the said tools or objects are being used in a crime...

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Niall Hearty, Of Financial Crime Specialists Rahman Ravelli, Considers The Implications Of The UAE Being Monitored Due To Money Laundering Failings

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

The UAE Is Introducing Tighter Restrictions On Gold And Other Assets

The United Arab Emirates is restricting the movement of cash and precious metals as part of its attempt to tackle financial crime.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

Activities That Can Constitute Cybercrime In UAE

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Corporate Compliance Update: New Provisions Regarding Real Beneficiaries / Ultimate Beneficial Owners (Cabinet Decision No. 58 Of 2020)

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").

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants

Providers Of Hawala Services In The UAE Have Been Made To Register As The State Looks To Prevent Money Laundering

Syed Rahman of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli assesses the UAE's stance.

United Arab Emirates Government

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2018-USA

Worldwide Government

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STA Law Firm

What If Someone Files A Fake Cheque Case Against You?

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Counter-Terrorism Bill 2019: Australia

United Arab Emirates Government

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STA Law Firm

UAE Chapter On Sanctions

United Arab Emirates International

BA

BSA Law

Legal Considerations In An Increasingly Diverse Defence Market

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

A Global Purview Of Counter-Terrorism Efforts

Worldwide Government

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STA Law Firm

Cybercrime New Amendment Law In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Criminal

BA

BSA Law

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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