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

In this video, we explore the UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018, a key piece of legislation designed to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the funding of unlawful organisations...

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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.

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

In recent years, the UAE's real estate sector has come under heightened scrutiny from regulators seeking to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.

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)

The United Arab Emirates has recently introduced changes to its criminal law that now ban the carrying of sharp objects or tools.

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Further Enhancements To AML Governance In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

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Hadef & Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Government

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BSA Law

UAE Removed From The FATF's Grey List

United Arab Emirates Government

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Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulating Unlicensed Virtual Asset Providers: A Comprehensive Guide

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The UAE Welcomes Its Removal From The FATF Grey List

United Arab Emirates Government

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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

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What UAE Construction Cases Reveal About Contract Risk

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Learn More About Privacy Violations And Secret Disclosure Under The UAE

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Family Law: Putting Children's Interests First And Safeguarding Their Rights (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New Federal Decree Law For Regulation Of The Accounting And Auditing Profession (Video)

United Arab Emirates Accounting

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Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Claim Financial Support After Divorce? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Poised For FATF Grey List Removal In February 2024

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, confirmed on 27 October that the United Arab Emirates ...

United Arab Emirates Government

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The Sovereign Group

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

In the context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the term "DNFBP" refers to Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession. DNFBPs are businesses or professions...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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BSA Law

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

The UAE has implemented various measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, including the enactment of the Federal Law No.20 of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering ...

United Arab Emirates Government

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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

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

New CBUAE Guidance For Licensed Financial Institutions

United Arab Emirates Government

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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

Dubai's Recently Established Money Laundering Court Explained

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

What Are The Recent Developments Of Anti Money Laundering In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What Is The Full List Of Fines For Money Laundering In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New Requirements For UAE Companies Under Updated Targeted Financial Sanctions Guidance

United Arab Emirates International

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The UAE Is Introducing Tighter Restrictions On Gold And Other Assets

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

Activities That Can Constitute Cybercrime In UAE

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What Is The Full List Of Fines For Money Laundering In The UAE?

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

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New Requirements For UAE Companies Under Updated Targeted Financial Sanctions Guidance

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")...

United Arab Emirates International

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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

RR

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants

UAE Chapter On Sanctions

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has a complex sanctions regime based on a variety of sources. Sanctions are based on diverse interests, including political, economic and national security interests.

United Arab Emirates International

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BSA Law

Legal Considerations In An Increasingly Diverse Defence Market

The IDEX conference just concluded last week in Abu Dhabi demonstrated the intertwining nature of the threats that the world currently faces in dealing with malevolent actors ...

United Arab Emirates Government

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BSA Law

A Global Purview Of Counter-Terrorism Efforts

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 ...

Worldwide Government

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STA Law Firm

Cybercrime New Amendment Law In The UAE

The President of UAE passed a law amendment number 2 of 2018 on UAE Cybercrime law to amend the sanctions under articles 26, 28 and 42 of the said law ("Cybercrime New Amendment").

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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BSA Law

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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