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BIS Upgrades The UAE From Country Group D To Country Group A Under The EAR, Allowing Increased Trade In Advanced Computing And Defense Items

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)...

United Arab Emirates Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Best Extradition Lawyer To Stop Extradition In Dubai

Facing extradition in Dubai requires immediate legal action and specialized expertise in international criminal law. Understanding UAE extradition procedures, identifying qualified lawyers with proven track records, and avoiding common mistakes can determine whether you maintain your freedom or face surrender to foreign authorities.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Financial Crime Investigations In The UAE: What Companies And Directors Should Know

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...

United Arab Emirates Criminal

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

An Analysis Of The UAE’s AML/CFT Institutional Framework And Enforcement Regime

The United Arab Emirates has established a comprehensive legal framework to combat Money Laundering (ML), Terrorism Financing (TF), and Proliferation Financing (PF) that aligns with international norms and FATF guidance.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The UAE Aerospace And Defence Rulebook: Why This Market Rewards Prepared Entrants And Punishes Casual Ones

United Arab Emirates Transport

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HAS Law Firm

Building Through The Storm: Force Majeure, Worker Safety & Contractual Preservation In The UAE Construction Industry

United Arab Emirates Government

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Practical Guide: Finding The Best Criminal Defense Lawyer

United Arab Emirates Criminal

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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

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

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

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

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

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

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

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Government

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The Sovereign Group

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

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

The Extradition Process Between Ireland And The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Key Merger Control Reforms In The UAE, Egypt, And Kuwait In The First Half Of 2026

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

Drug Possession And Personal Use In The UAE: Key Legal Consequences

United Arab Emirates Criminal

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

What Growing Businesses Gain Beyond Cost Savings While Outsourcing Finance And Accounting In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Finance

IMC Group

Family Constitutions In India: The Legal Compass For Trusts, NRI Heirs And Succession Governance

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

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

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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

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

The UAE Welcomes Its Removal From The FATF Grey List

On 23 February 2024, the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) was removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) "grey list" after its introduction in 2022.

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

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a significant milestone on February 23, 2024, as it was removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring" list...

United Arab Emirates Compliance

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BSA Law

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

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

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

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

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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

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) could be placed on a "grey list'' of nations because of its failure to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

Dubai's Recently Established Money Laundering Court Explained

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

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

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

New Requirements For UAE Companies Under Updated Targeted Financial Sanctions Guidance

United Arab Emirates International

AG

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

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

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

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

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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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