UAE Signs MoUs to Strengthen Fight against Financial Crimes
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UAE Signs MoUs to Strengthen Fight against Financial Crimes

The Ministry of Economy has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key national entities including the Economic Security Centre of Dubai (ESCD) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD), to bolster efforts in combating money laundering and financial crimes. The MoUs aim to strengthen regulatory frameworks, support institutional transparency, and enable efficient data sharing and cooperation in line with international standards. Signed during the summit on the role of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in combating financial crimes, the agreements also promote technical collaboration, training, and knowledge exchange. Signatories included senior officials from the Ministry of Economy, ESCD, and DLD. The initiative is part of a broader drive to enhance compliance, support mutual evaluation readiness, and improve the UAE’s global competitiveness. The MoUs define mechanisms for secure data exchange while ensuring privacy and legal compliance. Officials highlighted the importance of a unified and sustainable institutional approach to counter money laundering, terrorism financing, and weapons proliferation, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening financial security and supporting economic growth.

The Ministry of Economy has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key national entities including the Economic Security Centre of Dubai (ESCD) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD), to bolster efforts in combating money laundering and financial crimes. The MoUs aim to strengthen regulatory frameworks, support institutional transparency, and enable efficient data sharing and cooperation in line with international standards. Signed during the summit on the role of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in combating financial crimes, the agreements also promote technical collaboration, training, and knowledge exchange. Signatories included senior officials from the Ministry of Economy, ESCD, and DLD. The initiative is part of a broader drive to enhance compliance, support mutual evaluation readiness, and improve the UAE’s global competitiveness. The MoUs define mechanisms for secure data exchange while ensuring privacy and legal compliance. Officials highlighted the importance of a unified and sustainable institutional approach to counter money laundering, terrorism financing, and weapons proliferation, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening financial security and supporting economic growth.

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