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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)

Learn about the UAE's Civil Defence Authority, its responsibilities, and key Civil Defence Regulations. Understand how CDA ensures safety, compliance, and public protection across the UAE. Watch now to stay informed.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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.

United Arab Emirates Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

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

Dubai Introduces A New Law For The Protection Of The Emblems Of The Emirate Of Dubai And The Government Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Ensuring Transparency: The Significance Of UAE's Updated Procurement Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Does The Law Say Regarding The Sale Of Assets Owned By Foreigners? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai's Fiscal Integrity Is Strengthened By New Whistleblowing Legislation

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (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

Regulatory Compliance Of Multi-Chain Wallet Tracking Solutions: Navigating AML/KYC In A Cross-Chain World

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

UAE Tax Updates (September, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

Essential Introduction To Jersey Trusts (Video)

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

CA

Cavenwell Group

Navigating The Use Of AI In SaaS Agreements - UAE And Beyond

United Arab Emirates Technology

KL

KARM Legal Consultants

Modernising Supervision – The UAE's 2025 New Banking Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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Inward/ Foreign Investment

What Does The Law Say Regarding The Sale Of Assets Owned By Foreigners? (Video)

Learn about the Federal Law No (5) of 1985 called the Civil Transactions Law, Contractual commitments in form and context shall be governed by the law of the State where the common residence of the contracting parties is located.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Changes In Criminal And Civil Laws Boost UAE's Ambitious Vision (Video)

The UAE government recently introduced sweeping changes to the civil and criminal laws governing various matters such as consumption of alcohol, consensual sex, cohabitation, inheritance, among other changes.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Golden Visa Expansion In The UAE: 10-Year Residency For Yacht

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have expanded the Golden Visa program, now offering 10-year residency to yacht owners and skilled professionals, including nurses, content creators, gaming experts, and educators.

United Arab Emirates Immigration

IM

IMC Group

2023: Doing Business In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Strategy

WL

World Law Group

A Navigation Of The Regulation Of Free Zone Entities Operating Within Dubai Mainland

United Arab Emirates Government

BLK Partners

Timely Decision By Dubai Government To Expand Freehold Areas Creating New Joint Venture Opportunities

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

Property Conveyancing In Abu Dhabi: A Specialist's Comprehensive Legal Analysis

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

RAALC

Repeal Of Anti-Fronting Law: The UAE Continues To Optimize Its Reputation As An Investor Friendly Destination

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

Investment Landscape In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Government

LG

Lansky, Ganzger, Goeth & Partner

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

Can A Child Report Abusive Parents To The Police?

Parents are the foremost guardians in a child's life, nourishing and protecting them during the most vulnerable stages. Parents are expected to be loving, kind and understanding of their children's needs.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Introduces A New Law For The Protection Of The Emblems Of The Emirate Of Dubai And The Government Of Dubai

The New Dubai Emblem Law (Law No. (1) of 2025) was implemented by the government of Dubai to regulate the use of emblems for the Emirate of Dubai and the government of Dubai.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding The UAE's New Abortion Law: A Comprehensive Overview (Video)

The UAE has recently implemented significant legal reforms regarding abortion, reproductive rights, and medical ethics, with the law of Federal Decree-Law No. 4/2016 on Medical Liability and its amendment with Federal Decree-Law No. 18/2023.

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai's Fiscal Integrity Is Strengthened By New Whistleblowing Legislation

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding UAE Adoption: Regulations, Procedures, And Eligibility (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

A Navigation Of The Regulation Of Free Zone Entities Operating Within Dubai Mainland

United Arab Emirates Government

BLK Partners

Obtaining UAE Nationality By Birth: Key Insights

United Arab Emirates Government

RP

Rubert & Partners

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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)

Learn about the UAE's Civil Defence Authority, its responsibilities, and key Civil Defence Regulations. Understand how CDA ensures safety, compliance, and public protection across the UAE. Watch now to stay informed.

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

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Dubai Law No. 7 Of 2025: Regulatory Shifts In The Contracting Sector

Dubai has recently introduced Law No. 7 of 2025 ("the Law"), aimed at restructuring the regulation and management of construction and contracting activities across the Emirate.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Dubai Overhauls Construction Sector With New Law To Regulate Contracting Activities: What Employers Need To Know

Dubai has issued Law No. 7/2025 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities across the Emirate, including its free zones and special development areas.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

The growing digitization of commerce and government services in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has necessitated the development of robust legal frameworks to support electronic signatures and digital trust services.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ME

Melento

Dubai Introduces A New Law For The Protection Of The Emblems Of The Emirate Of Dubai And The Government Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Ensuring Transparency: The Significance Of UAE's Updated Procurement Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Free Zones vs Mainland Businesses In The UAE: A Guide For Investors

United Arab Emirates Commercial

RP

Rubert & Partners

UAE Launches New Comprehensive Legislation Platform And Approves Law Enforcement Index

United Arab Emirates Government

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

Mining Project Delivery: What Do You Need To Consider?

United Arab Emirates Energy

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright

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

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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Ensuring Transparency: The Significance Of UAE's Updated Procurement Laws (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Does The Law Say Regarding The Sale Of Assets Owned By Foreigners? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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