Regulatory Alerts2025-01-01
Decree Law No. 18 of 2025 Amending the AML/CFT Law No. 20 of 2019
Issued by Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Decree Law No. 18 of 2025 amends Qatar’s AML/CFT framework by establishing a National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee at the Qatar Central Bank and an independent Financial Information Unit. The Committee, chaired by the QCB Governor and comprising thirteen designated authorities, is mandated to coordinate national risk assessments, develop a comprehensive AML/CFT strategy, ensure interagency coordination, and represent Qatar in international regulatory forums. The newly created Financial Information Unit operates with legal personality and operational independence, while all designated competent authorities are legally required to enforce these amended provisions upon official gazette publication.