2025-10-29
The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 134 of 2025 to establish executive regulations implementing Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. The resolution formally defines regulated entities including financial institutions, designated non-financial businesses and professions, and virtual asset service providers, while specifying their core activities and transaction thresholds. It mandates these entities to adopt a risk-based approach, implement robust customer due diligence and beneficial ownership identification procedures, and maintain senior-approved internal policies to mitigate crime risks.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 1 Cabinet Resolution No. (134) of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law No. (10) of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing The Cabinet: − Having reviewed the Constitution; − Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of the Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended; − Federal Decree by Law No. (10) of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing; − Cabinet Resolution No. (10) of 2019 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law No. (20) of 2018 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations, as amended; − Upon the proposal of the Minister of Finance, and the approval of the Cabinet; Hereby resolves as follows: Chapter One Definitions Article (1) The definitions set forth in Federal Decree by Law No. (10) of 2025, referred to hereinabove, shall apply to this Resolution. In addition, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: Companies : Companies, regardless of their type or activity, that are subject to the provisions of the legislation in force in the State.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 2 Senior Management : The person or persons vested with authority to take strategic and executive decisions materially affecting risk management, compliance policies, and operational governance, including chief executive officers, general managers, members of the board of directors, or any person occupying a position that enables them to directly influence the conduct of business and internal policies, including compliance policies. Intermediary Financial Institution : A Financial Institution that, in the payment chain, receives and transmits a funds transfer between the originating Financial Institution and the Beneficiary Financial Institution, or another Intermediary Financial Institution. Beneficiary Financial Institution : The Financial Institution that receives the transfer from the originating Financial Institution, either directly or through an Intermediary Financial Institution, for the benefit of the Beneficiary, and which constitutes the end point in the payment chain. Financial Institutions : Any person engaging in one or more financial activities or operations for the benefit of, or on behalf of, a Customer, as stipulated in Article (2) of this Resolution. Designated NonFinancial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) : Any person engaging in one or more commercial or professional activities or businesses for the benefit of, or on behalf of, a Customer, as stipulated in Article (3) of this Resolution.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 3 Commercial Gaming : Any game of chance, or any form of chance-based or skillbased practice, involving the placement of a monetary stake for the purpose of winning money or any other item of value, including agreements whereby the loser must compensate the winner with money or any other agreed consideration. This includes, without limitation, lottery operations, Commercial Gaming halls, internet gaming, sports wagering, and any other licensed games of chance or opportunity regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, whether conducted within gaming premises or elsewhere. Commercial Gaming Operators : Any person who carries out the operation of Commercial Gaming halls, internet Commercial Gaming, sports betting, or lottery gaming. Virtual Asset Service Providers : Any person who, as a commercial activity, conducts one or more Virtual Asset activities or related operations for the benefit of, or on behalf of, another natural or legal person, as stipulated in Article (4) of this Resolution. Trust Protector : A natural or legal person appointed pursuant to a Trust deed and granted powers and authorities for the purpose of protecting the Trust, ensuring its proper administration, and achieving its objectives, without such powers prejudicing its legal independence or resulting in the transfer of assets to the benefit of the settlor, or the settlor’s effective control over them. Nominator : One or more natural or legal persons who issue instructions, directly or indirectly, to a nominee acting on their behalf as a Nominee Director or Nominee Shareholder of a legal person.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 4 Nominee Shareholder : A natural or legal person who exercises voting rights in accordance with the instructions of the Nominator, or receives dividends on their behalf, and shall not be deemed the Beneficial Owner of a legal person by virtue of holding shares in a nominee capacity. Nominee Director : A natural or legal person who customarily performs management functions in a company on behalf of the Nominator and in accordance with their instructions, and shall not be deemed the Beneficial Owner of a legal person. Beneficial Owner : The natural person who owns or exercises ultimate effective control over the Customer, or the natural person on whose behalf Transactions are conducted, including any natural person exercising ultimate effective control over a legal person or Legal Arrangement, whether directly or through a chain of ownership or control or by any other indirect means, and who is identified, whether one or more persons, in accordance with Article (10) of this Resolution. Reasonable Measures : Measures taken within the framework of Customer Due Diligence and Beneficial Owner identification procedures, proportionate to the risks of Money Laundering, Financing of Terrorism, or Proliferation Financing. Business Relationship : Any ongoing commercial or financial relationship established between Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, or Virtual Asset Service Providers and their Customer, in connection with the activities or services they provide to the Customer.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 5 Correspondent Banking Relationship : A relationship between a correspondent Financial Institution and a respondent institution through a current account, or any other type of account or related service, including correspondent relationships established for securities transactions or funds transfers. Payable-Through Accounts : Correspondent accounts used directly by third parties to conduct transactions on their behalf. Financial Group : A group of Financial Institutions consisting of a holding company or another Legal Person that exercises control over the rest of the group, and coordinates functions for the purpose of applying supervision at the group level, across its branches and subsidiaries, in accordance with International Core Principles for Financial Supervision and the anti-money laundering and combating terrorism financing policies and procedures. International Core Principles for Financial Supervision : The Basel Committee’s Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision (Principles 1–3, 5–9, 11–15, 26, and 29); The International Association of Insurance Supervisors Core Principles (Principles 1, 3–10, 18, 21–23, and 25); The International Organization of Securities Commissions Principles (Principles 24, 28, 29, and 31) and Responsibilities (A, B, C, and D). Wire Transfer : Any operation for the electronic funds transfer conducted by a Financial Institution or a Virtual Asset Service Provider on behalf of an originator, whereby funds are transmitted to a specified Beneficiary at another Financial Institution, Virtual Asset Service Provider, or virtual wallet, whether the originator and beneficiary are the same person or different persons.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 6 Shell Bank : A bank incorporated or licensed in a jurisdiction in which it has no physical presence, and is not affiliated with a regulated Financial Group. Population Register : The State Population Register, which includes individual data and civil events, as regulated by Federal Law No. (9) of 2006 Regarding the Population Register and Identity Card System, as amended. High-Risk Customers : Customers who present heightened risk due to their personal profile, activities, the nature of the Business Relationship, or geographic location, including customers from high-risk countries, non-residents not holding a Stateissued identity card, customers with complex ownership structures, customers conducting complex or economically or legally unjustified Transactions, customers engaging in large cash Transactions, Transactions with unknown third parties, or any other high-risk Transactions as determined by Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, Virtual Asset Service Providers, or the Supervisory Authority.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 7 Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) : Natural persons entrusted with, or have been previously entrusted with, prominent public functions in the State or in any other country, such as Heads of State or Government, senior politicians, senior government officials including judicial or military officials, senior executive managers of state-owned enterprises, senior political party officials, and persons entrusted with, or have previously been entrusted with, the management of international organizations or any prominent function therein, including members of Senior Management such as directors, deputy directors, members of the board of directors, or persons of equivalent positions. This definition includes:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 8 Adequate Information : In the context of legal persons; information that is available or can be obtained to identify the Beneficial Owner and the means by which ownership or control is exercised, including full name, nationality, date and place of birth, residential address, identity number and type, tax registration number, if any, and any other information required for this purpose. In the context of Legal Arrangements; information used to identify the natural persons who are the Beneficial Owners thereof and their roles, including information on the Trustee, Settlor, Protector, if any, Beneficiary, or, as the case may be, class of Beneficiaries and the authorities and powers granted thereto, and any other person exercising ultimate effective control over the Legal Arrangement or occupying a similar or equivalent position.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 9 Accurate Information : Information that has been verified for accuracy. In the context of legal persons; information that has been verified to confirm its accuracy through the verification of the identity and status of the Beneficial Owner using original documents, data, or information obtained from a reliable and independent source. The extent of the verification measures may vary according to the identified level of risk. Where there is a discrepancy in the information, necessary supplementary measures shall be taken to confirm the accuracy of the Beneficial Owner’s information. In the context of Legal Arrangements, information that has been verified to confirm its accuracy through the verification of the identity and status of the Beneficial Owner, using reliable documents, data, or information. The extent of verification measures may vary according to the identified level of risk. Where there is a discrepancy in the information, necessary supplementary measures shall be taken to confirm the accuracy of the Beneficial Owner’s information. Up-to-Date Information : In the context of legal persons, information that is as current as possible and updated within a reasonable, specified timeframe following any change. In the context of Legal Arrangements, information that is as current as possible and updated within a reasonable timeframe. However, where Beneficiaries are designated by characteristics or class, Trustees or persons in equivalent or similar positions are not required to obtain complete Adequate and Accurate Information until a Beneficiary becomes entitled at the time of payment or seeks to exercise vested rights, in accordance with the risk-based approach.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 10 Decree by Law : Federal Decree by Law No. (10) of 2025 Regarding AntiMoney Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing. Chapter Two Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, Virtual Asset Service Providers, and Non-Profit Organizations Part One Financial Institutions and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions Division One Nature of Financial Institutions and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions Article (2) Financial Institutions shall include any person who, as a commercial activity, carries out one or more of the following financial activities or operations for the benefit of, or on behalf of, a Customer:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 11 7. Trading in financial market instruments such as cheques, bills of exchange, certificates of deposit, derivatives, and others; or foreign exchange, currency exchange instruments, interest rates, indices, other financial derivatives, or tradable financial instruments; and trading in commodity futures contracts. 8. Participation in the issuance of securities and the provision of financial services related to such issuances. 9. Management of funds and portfolios of all types. 10.Safekeeping and administration of cash or liquid securities on behalf of others. 11. Other operations for investing, managing, or operating funds or monies on behalf of others. 12.Subscription to, or savings in, life insurance policies and other types of investment-related insurance, including those provided by insurance agents and brokers. 13.Money or currency exchange. 14. Any other financial activities or operations as may be determined by a resolution issued by the Supervisory Authority, in coordination with the National Committee. Article (3) Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) shall include any person who carries out one or more of the following commercial or professional activities or businesses:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 12 3. Dealers in valuable metals and precious stones, when carrying out any single cash transaction or several transactions that appear to be linked and whose value equals or exceeds fifty-five thousand dirhams (AED 55,000). 4. Lawyers, notaries, other independent legal professionals, and independent accountants, whether practicing individually, as partners, or as professionals within a firm practicing such profession, when they prepare, conduct, or execute financial transactions on behalf of their customers in relation to the following activities: a. Buying and selling real estate; b. Managing funds owned by the customer ; c. Managing bank accounts, savings accounts, or securities accounts; d. Organizing contributions for the establishment, operation, or management of Companies; e. Establishing, operating, managing legal persons or Legal Arrangements, or selling, or purchasing commercial entities. 5. Company and Trust Service Providers, when carrying out or executing any transaction for the benefit of, or on behalf of, their customers in relation to the following activities: a. Acting as an agent in the incorporation or establishment of Legal Persons; b. Acting, or arranging for another person to act, as a director or secretary of a company, or as a partner or in a similar position in another Legal Person; c. Providing a registered office, business address, place of residence, correspondence address, or administrative address for a company, any legal person, or a Legal Arrangement; d. Acting, or arranging for another person to act, as a Trustee of an express Trust or performing an equivalent function for another form of Legal Arrangement; e. Acting, or arranging for another person to act, as a Nominee Shareholder for another person. 6. Any other businesses or professions may be determined by a resolution issued by the Supervisory Authority, in coordination with the National Committee.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 13 Article (4) Virtual Asset Activities shall include the following activities or operations:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 14 a. Establish internal policies, controls, and procedures approved by Senior Management, enabling them to manage and mitigate the identified risks, and review and update them on an ongoing basis. b. Ensure that such internal policies, controls, and procedures are proportionate to the nature and size of their business, and monitor their implementation, assess their effectiveness, and enhance them where necessary, in accordance with Article (21) of this Resolution. c. Apply Enhanced Due Diligence measures for the management and mitigation of identified risks, including, by way of example:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 15 Such Simplified Due Diligence measures shall be proportionate to the elements of low risk and shall ensure full implementation of the instructions issued by the Executive Office or other Competent Authorities in relation to Targeted Financial Sanctions, and may include, by way of example, the following: a. Verifying the identity of the Customer and the Beneficial Owner after the commencement of the Business Relationship; b. Updating Customer data at longer intervals; c. Reducing the frequency of ongoing monitoring and Transaction scrutiny; d. Inferring the purpose and nature of the Business Relationship from the type of Transaction or the Business Relationship established, without the need to collect information or undertake specific procedures. 4. Where high risks related to Proliferation Financing are identified, Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers shall take proportionate measures to manage and mitigate such risks. This includes, by way of example, the following: a. Adopting enhanced internal controls aimed at detecting and preventing potential violations of, non-implementation of, or circumvention of instructions of the Executive Office or other relevant Competent Authorities relating to Targeted Financial Sanctions,and conducting ongoing enhanced scrutiny of the Business Relationship to ensure full compliance; b. Maintaining documented records of the measures taken and making them available to the competent authorities upon request; c. Conducting periodic reviews of internal controls in line with changes in the level of risk.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 16 Division Three Customer Due Diligence and Beneficial Owner Identification Procedures Article (6)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 17 b. When conducting occasional Transactions in the form of Wire Transfers amounting to or exceeding three thousand five hundred dirhams (AED 3,500). 3. Virtual Asset Service Providers shall apply Customer Due Diligence measures when conducting occasional Transactions amounting to or exceeding three thousand five hundred dirhams (AED 3,500), whether carried out as a single Transaction or several Transactions that appear to be linked. Article (8) Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, and Virtual Asset Service Providers shall apply Customer Due Diligence measures and conduct ongoing monitoring in respect of the Business Relationship, which shall include the following:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 18 b. In respect of Customers who are Legal Persons or Legal Arrangements, obtaining the following basic information:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 19 a. Obtaining the identity of the natural person who ultimately owns, whether individually or jointly with another person, an actual controlling ownership interest or shares in the Legal Person of 25% (twenty-five percent) or more; b. Where there is doubt as to the identification of the natural person under paragraph (a) of this Clause, or doubt that the natural person who owns an ownership interest or controlling shares is the Beneficial Owner, or where no natural person exercises control through ownership interest, the identity of the natural person who exercises legal or actual control over the Legal Person , or through any other means, whether directly or indirectly, shall be identified; c. Where no natural person is identified pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Clause, identifying the relevant natural person holding a Senior Management position shall be identified, whether one or more persons. 2. Customers that are Legal Arrangement: a. Identifying the identity of the Trustee, Settlor, Trust Protector, Beneficiaries, or classes of Beneficiaries, and the powers and authorities granted thereto where no Beneficiaries are identifiable at the time of establishment of the Trust; b. Identifying the identity of any other natural person exercising ultimate effective control, including through a chain of ownership or control over the trust, whether directly or indirectly; c. Obtaining adequate information regarding the Beneficial Owner to enable the identification thereof at the time of payment or when the Beneficial Owner intends to exercise legally acquired rights; d. Identifying the natural persons holding equivalent or similar positions in other Legal Arrangements; e. Identifying the Beneficial Owner of a Legal Person where such Legal Person is a party to the Legal Arrangement, in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 20 Article (11) Where the Customer, or the controlling owner, is a company listed on a securities market that is subject to disclosure requirements ensuring sufficient transparency with respect to the identification of the Beneficial Owner, or a subsidiary thereof holdinga controlling interest, it shall be permissible not to identify or verify the identity of any shareholder or Beneficial Owner of such Companies. In such cases, identity information may be obtained from publicly available registers, from the Customer, or from any other reliable sources. Article (12)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 21 the Beneficial Owner of the beneficiary of the insurance policy at the time of payment of compensation or entitlements, or upon the exercise of any rights related to such policies. Article (13) Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, and Virtual Asset Service Providers shall apply Customer Due Diligence measures to Customers and existing Business Relationships at the time this Resolution enters into force, at such times as they deem appropriate based on materiality and risk, and shall ensure the adequacy of data previously obtained where Due Diligence measures were applied prior to the entry into force of this Resolution. Article (14)
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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 23 Division Five Suspicious Transaction Reports Article (17) Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, and Virtual Asset Service Providers shall establish indicators through which they are able to identify suspicion of a Crime for the purpose of submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports, and shall update such indicators on an ongoing basis in line with the development and diversification of methods used in the commission of a Crime, in compliance with instructions issued by the Supervisory Authority in this regard. Article (18)
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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 25 necessary steps to ensure the ability to obtain copies of the necessary documents without delay upon request. 2. Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, and Virtual Asset Service Providers that rely on a third party that forms part of the same Financial Group, shall ensure the following: a. That the Group applies Due Diligence requirements in respect of customers and Politically Exposed Persons, maintains records, and implements anti-crime programs in accordance with Divisions Three, Four, and Eleven of Part One of this Chapter and Article (32) of this Resolution, and that the group is subject, in this regard, to supervision by the competent authority. b. That any high risks related to countries are adequately mitigated through the Group’s anti-crime policies and controls. 3. Reliance on a third party shall not include the use by Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, and Virtual Asset Service Providers of external sources, such as outsourcing or agency services to perform Customer Due Diligence measures on their behalf, where such services are carried out in accordance with their internal policies and procedures, and the external sources are subject to their supervision and control in the effective implementation of those policies and procedures, and apply fitness and propriety standards and effective audit procedures to their staff. Division Seven Internal Supervision and Foreign Branches and Subsidiaries Article (21) Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, and Virtual Asset Service Providers shall have internal anti-crime policies, controls, and procedures approved by Senior Management, proportionate to the identified Crime risks and to the nature and size of their activities, and the mitigation thereof. Such policies, controls, and procedures shall be reviewed and updated thereby on an ongoing basis, and shall include the following:
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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 27 Management, and sending a copy thereof to the concerned Supervisory Authority upon its request, including Senior Management observations and decisions. 4. Developing, implementing, and documenting ongoing programs and training plans for employees of the establishment regarding all matters related to the Crime and methods of combating it. 5. Cooperating with the Supervisory Authority and the Unit, providing them with any data they may request, and enabling their assigned personnel to access the records and documents necessary for the exercise of their competencies. Division Nine High-Risk Countries Article (23)
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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 29 from the date of account closure for Customers holding accounts therewith, or after the completion of an occasional Transaction, or from the date of completion of inspection by the Supervisory Authority, or from the date of completion of an investigation, or from the date of issuance of a final court judgment, with the retention period calculated by reference to the most recent of such procedures. 3. Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, and Virtual Asset Service Providers shall organize retained records, documents, and instruments in a manner sufficient to permit the reconstruction of individual Transactions, data analysis, and the tracing of financial transactions, so as to be capable, where necessary, of providing evidence for prosecution of criminal activity. 4. Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, and Virtual Asset Service Providers shall make all Customer information, including information relating to Customer Due Diligence, ongoing monitoring, and the results thereof, as well as records, files, documents, correspondence, and related forms, available to the concerned authorities promptly upon request. Part Two Obligations Specific to Financial Institutions Division One Correspondent Banking Relationship Article (26)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 30 of supervision to which it is subject, including whether it has been subject to an investigation relating to the Crime or to a supervisory action. c. Assessing the anti-crime controls applied by the respondent institution. d. Obtaining approval from Senior Management prior to establishing a new Correspondent Banking Relationship. e. Understanding the anti-crime responsibilities of each institution. 2. With respect to Payable-Through Accounts, the Financial Institution shall ensure that the respondent institution has applied Due Diligence measures in respect of Customers who have direct access to such accounts, and that it is able to provide relevant Customer Due Diligence information upon request by the correspondent institution. Division Two Money or Value Transfer Services (MVTS) Article (27)
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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 32 the unique transaction reference number, provided that such number permits tracing of the transaction to the originator or the beneficiary. The originating Financial Institution shall provide such data within three (3) Working Days fromthe date of receipt of a request from the Beneficiary Financial Institution or the concerned authorities. 6. Financial Institutions shall be prohibited from executing Wire Transfers where they fail to comply with the conditions set out in this Article. 7. Originating Financial Institutions shall retain all information collected regarding the originator and the beneficiary in accordance with the provisions of Article (25) of this Resolution. 8. Financial Institutions shall, when processing Wire Transfers, apply freezing measures and transaction prohibition measures in accordance with instructions issued by the Executive Office or other competent authorities relating to Targeted Financial Sanctions. Article (29)
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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 34 Division Four Financial Groups Article (32) Financial Groups shall implement group-wide programs for combating Crime, which shall be applicable to all branches and subsidiaries in which the group holds a majority ownership. Such programs shall, in addition to what is stipulated in Article (21) of this Resolution, include the following:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 35 associated with their foreign operations, shall notify the Supervisory Authority in the State thereof, and shall comply with the instructions issued thereby in this regard. Part Three Obligations Specific to Non-Profit Organizations Article (34)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 36 technical standards, in a manner that ensures compliance with the provisions of the Decree by Law and this Resolution. 2. The Supervisory Authority of Virtual Asset Service Providers shall, on its own initiative or in coordination with the concerned authorities, take the necessary measures to identify any person conducting Virtual Asset Service Provider activities without a license, registration, or listing, and to apply appropriate sanctions against them. Such measures may include: a. Reviewing public databases and open sources to identify relevant online advertisements or potential business solicitations made by any person who is not licensed, listed, or registered; b. Establishing feedback channels with the concerned authorities or communication channels to receive public feedback in this regard; c. Coordinating with the Unit to obtain relevant information available thereto; d. Reviewing non-public information, such as information relating to the refusal, suspension, restriction, or revocation of licenses, listing, or registrations, and any other relevant information held by law enforcement authorities. Part Five Obligations Specific to Virtual Asset Service Providers and the Scope of Their Application to Financial Institutions Article (36)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 37 or Beneficiary Financial Institution, if any, and shall make such information available to concerned authorities upon request, including such information as determined by the Supervisory Authority and, at a minimum, the following:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 38 2. The Registrar shall obtain and retain the Up-To-Date Basic Information referred to in Paragraph (b) of Clause (1) of Article (9) of this Resolution, together with the Up- to-Date Information of the Nominee Director or Nominee Shareholder referred to in Article (39) of this Resolution, verify the accuracy thereof, make it publicly available, and establish the necessary mechanisms for that purpose. 3. Upon registering Companies, the Registrar shall obtain the company’s Beneficial Owner information in accordance with Clause (1) of Article (10) of this Resolution and shall, upon obtaining such information and in all cases, ensure that such information is adequate, accurate, and Up-To-Date, make it available to the concerned authorities, and establish the necessary mechanisms for that purpose. 4. To ensure access to accurate and Up-To-Date Information identifying the Beneficial Owner, the Registrar shall take supplementary measures, such as coordination with competent authorities that retain such information or have access thereto. The Registrar may notify the Supervisory Authority to impose the prescribed administrative sanctions on Companies, or take any other measures it deems appropriate, where it is unable to obtain Beneficial Owner information or where it has doubts as to its accuracy. 5. The Registrar shall coordinate with the Supervisory Authority and the National Committee to identify and assess Crime risks relating to all Legal Persons in the State, take appropriate measures to manage and mitigate such risks, and determine the measures required to ensure that the concerned authorities obtain adequate, accurate, and Up-ToDate Beneficial Owner Information. Article (38)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 39 b. The data of the partners’ or shareholders’ register, including the number of shares or ownership interests held by each, and the classes of shares, if any, including the nature of the voting rights attached thereto, provided that such data is retained within the State at the company’s office, registered place of business, or another location notified to the Registrar; c. The shareholders’ register shall be exempt from being retained within the State where the company retains Beneficial Owner information within the State at its office, registered place of business, or at any other location notified to the Registrar, provided that the company shall comply with providing such information to the Registrar upon request and without delay; d. The Beneficial Owner information referred to in Clause (1) of Article (10) of this Resolution, and shall update such information within fifteen (15) Working Days from the occurrence of any amendment or change thereto and verify its accuracy on an ongoing basis. 2. Companies shall cooperate with Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, and Virtual Asset Service Providers in providing adequate, accurate, and Up-To-Date Beneficial Owner Information. 3. Companies shall cooperate to the maximum extent possible, with the concerned authorities in identifying and making available adequate, accurate, and Up-To-Date Beneficial Owner Information without delay. 4. No company established and registered in the State may issue bearer shares, bearer share warrants, or any similar instruments that cannot be traced. Bearer shares or bearer share warrants issued prior to the entry into force of this Resolution shall be converted into registered shares in accordance with the legislation in force in the State within thirty (30) Working Days from the date of publication of this Resolution. The holder of bearer shares, bearer share warrants, or similar instruments shall notify the company of their capacity and status, and the company shall register the holder’s identity prior to the exercise of any rights attached thereto during the conversion period.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 40 Article (39) Subject to the legislation in force in the State, and for the purposes of preventing and mitigating Crime risks, a Nominee Director or Nominee Shareholder shall notify the company of their capacity, disclose thereto the information relating to their status and the identity of the person they represent or the Nominator, and notify the company of any change thereto within a period not exceeding fifteen (15) Working Days from the date of such change. Article (40) The Registrar, Companies, persons responsible for their management or liquidation, and any other persons concerned with the dissolution of a company, shall retain the records and all information referred to in Articles (37), (38), and (39) of this Resolution for a period of not less than five (5) years from the date of the company’s dissolution or cessation of its existence, or from the date on which the company ceases to be a customer of a Financial Institution or professional intermediary. Part Two Obligations Relating to Legal Arrangements Article (41)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 41 e. Ensure that information relating to Legal Arrangements, including that referred to in Clause (2) of this Article, is Adequate, Accurate, and Up-to-Date. 2. Subject to the risk-based approach, Trustees of Trusts and persons holding a similar or equivalent position in any other Legal Arrangement established or managed in the State, shall: a. Obtain and retain Adequate, Accurate, and Up-to-Date Information on the Beneficial Owner in accordance with Clause (2) of Article (10) of this Resolution; b. Where the parties to the Legal Arrangement are legal persons or other Legal Arrangements, obtain adequate, accurate, and up-to-date basic information and Beneficial Owner information in accordance with Paragraph (b) of Clause (1) of Article (9) and Article(10) of this Resolution; c. Retain basic information relating to supervised intermediaries and service providers, including investment advisers, managers, accountants, and tax advisers. 3. Trustees in Legal Arrangements and persons holding a similar or equivalent position shall maintain the information referred to in Clause (2) of this Article accurately, update it within fifteen (15) Working Days of any amendment or change, and retain such information for a period of not less than five (5) years from the date their dealings with the Legal Arrangement end. 4. Trustees in Legal Arrangements and persons holding a similar or equivalent position shall: a. Disclose their status to Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers when establishing a Business Relationship or carrying out an Occasional Transaction exceeding the prescribed threshold under this Resolution; b. Cooperate to the fullest extent possible with Concerned Authorities by providing necessary information relating to Legal Arrangements upon request and without delay; c. Provide Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers, upon request, with information relating to the Beneficial Owner of the Legal Arrangement and the Funds held or managed under the terms of the Business Relationship. 5. Except for Trustees and persons holding a similar or equivalent position, and based on risk, context, and materiality, the Concerned Authorities may obtain, without delay, adequate,
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 42 accurate, and up-to-date basic information and Beneficial Owner information relating to Legal Arrangements, their Funds, and Trustees, from any of the following sources: a. Competent authorities responsible for regulating Legal Arrangements, or those required under applicable legislation in the State to retain or collect such information, or to establish access mechanisms thereto; b. Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers; c. Supervised intermediaries and service providers, including investment advisers and managers, accountants, and tax advisers; d. Any other source retaining such information. 6. The Concerned Authorities, in particular Law Enforcement Authorities and the Unit, may request and obtain, without delay, information from Trustees, persons holding a similar or equivalent position, Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, Virtual Asset Service Providers, and any other entity, concerning: a. Basic information and Beneficial Owner information of Legal Arrangements; b. The residence of the Trustee or persons holding a similar or equivalent position; c. Funds held or managed by Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, or Virtual Asset Service Providers in relation to Trustees or authorized persons holding a similar or equivalent position with whom they have a Business Relationship or for whom they conduct an Occasional Transaction. 7. The provisions of this Resolution shall apply to all Legal Arrangements established in the State and to foreign Legal Arrangements, regardless of their designation, such as Trusts, fiduciary arrangements, trust contracts or arrangements, endowments, or custodial arrangements, where such foreign Legal Arrangements are connected to or conduct business in the State, or where the Trustees or persons holding a similar or equivalent position reside in the State.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 43 Part Three Prohibition of Invoking Bank or Professional Secrecy, or Contractual Liability Article (42) Banking secrecy, professional secrecy, or contractual liability may not be invoked to prevent the application of the provisions of the Decree by Law and this Resolution in the following cases:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 44 or ongoing Business Relationships with Financial Institutions or DNFBPs, or that hold significant real estate or other investments in the State, or are registered for tax purposes therein. Chapter Four The Financial Intelligence Unit and the National Committee Part One Independence of the Unit Article (44)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 45 Part Two Competences of the Unit Article (45) The Unit shall have the following competences:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 46 2. Request Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, Virtual Asset Service Providers, and Concerned Authorities to provide any additional information or documents relating to the reports and information received by the Unit, as well as any other information it deems necessary for the performance of its functions, including information relating to disclosure systems, customs information, tax information, Population Register information, and the information referred to in Paragraph (b) of Clause (1) of Article (9) and Article (10) of this Resolution, within the timeframes and in the manner determined by the Unit; 3. Analyze reports and available information as follows: a. Operational analysis, using available and obtainable information to identify specific targets such as persons, funds, or criminal networks, trace the course of specific activities or Transactions, and identify links between such targets, activities, or Transactions and potential criminal property; b. Strategic analysis using available and obtainable information, including data provided by the Concerned Authorities, to identify Crime trends and patterns; 4. Provide Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers with feedback on reports received by the Unit to enhance the effectiveness of Crime combating measures and the detection and reporting of Suspicious Transactions; 5. Cooperate and coordinate with the Supervisory Authority by referring the results of its analyses relating to the quality of reports received, in order to ensure compliance by Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers with Crime combating procedures; 6. Use dedicated, secure, and protected channels to disseminate report-related data, analysis results, and other relevant information to Law Enforcement Authorities, where sufficient grounds exist to suspect a link to the Crime, for the purpose of taking the necessary actions in this regard; 7. Use dedicated, secure, and protected channels to provide the Public Prosecution and Law Enforcement Authorities with information relating to Crime, including information obtained from Financial Intelligence Units in other countries, whether spontaneously or upon request.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 47 Article (47) For the purpose of performing its functions at the international level, the Unit shall have the following competences:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 48 2. Updating the National Risk Assessment and the National Anti-Crime Strategy at least once every three (3) years, or whenever necessary. 3. Disseminating information relating to the National Risk Assessment, in accordance with the mechanism it deems appropriate, to Concerned Authorities, Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, Virtual Asset Service Providers, and Non-Profit Organizations. 4. Coordinating with the Concerned Authorities in the application of the risk-based approach, the allocation of resources, and the implementation of Crime combating or mitigation measures. 5. Coordinating with the Registrar and the Supervisory Authority in identifying and assessing Crime risks relating to all legal persons, including foreign-established Companies and others that pose Crime risks and whose activities or investments are connected to the State, taking appropriate measures to manage and mitigate the identified risks, and determining the measures required to ensure that the Concerned Authorities have access to adequate, accurate, and Up-To-Date Beneficial Owner Information. 6. Identifying and assessing Crime risks relating to Legal Arrangements and taking appropriate measures to manage and mitigate the identified risks, including requiring the submission of Beneficial Owner information to be retained by the competent authorities regulating foreign Legal Arrangements or any other authority responsible for retaining such information, in the following cases: a. Legal Arrangements registered or licensed under the legislation of the State, or administered therein; b. Legal Arrangements administered in the State or whose Trustees reside therein; c. Foreign Legal Arrangements whose activities are connected to the State, including those having substantial and ongoing commercial activities or relationships with Financial Institutions or DNFBPs, significant real estate or other domestic investments, or tax registration in the State. 7. Coordinating with the Concerned authorities to ensure that the application of the provisions of the Decree by Law complies with personal data protection and privacy requirements under the personal data protection and privacy legislation in force in the State.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 49 8. Developing and coordinating capacity-building and training programs for personnel working in the field of Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing. Chapter Five Supervisory Authority Part One Supervisory Authority over Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers Article (49) The competences of Supervisory Authorities shall be expanded to include the following:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 50 Beneficial Owners of significant or controlling interests in Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, or Virtual Asset Service Providers, or from controlling or participating in their management or operation, directly or indirectly. 7. Coordinating with the Unit in identifying indicators of suspected Crime through which Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers submit Suspicious Transaction reports to the Unit. 8. Coordinating with the Unit regarding the quality of reports and information received by the Unit from Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers, and taking the necessary supervisory measures in this regard. 9. Conducting off-site and on-site supervision and inspections of Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers on a risk-based basis, and for that purpose, requesting and obtaining any information deemed necessary for the performance of supervisory functions. 10. Determining the frequency of supervisory and inspection activities over Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers based on: a. The National Risk Assessment; b. The characteristics of Financial Institutions, Financial Groups, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers, including their diversity, size, and degree of discretion permitted under the risk-based approach; c. Crime risks, the level of understanding thereof, and the internal policies, controls, and procedures applied by Financial Institutions, Financial Groups, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers, as determined in the Supervisory Authority’s assessment of the risk structure specific to each of them. 11.Taking all measures necessary to ensure the full and immediate compliance of Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers with instructions issued by the Executive Office or other competent authorities regarding Targeted Financial Sanctions, through on-site visits and continuous follow-up, and imposing effective, proportionate, and dissuasive administrative penalties in cases of violation or failure to comply. 12. Verifying that supervised institutions adopt and implement the prescribed controls, procedures, and measures under the Decree by Law and this Resolution, and apply them
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 51 to their foreign branches and majority-owned subsidiaries to the extent permitted by the laws of the host country. 13.Ensuring that Financial Groups apply appropriate additional measures to manage Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing risks where the laws of the host country do not permit proper implementation of the prescribed controls, procedures, and measures. Wheresuch additional measures are insufficient, the Supervisory Authority shall take supervisory measures, including imposing further controls on the Financial Group or requiring the closure of its operations in that country. 14.Ensuring that Financial Institutions subject to International Core Principles for Financial Supervision are regulated and supervised in accordance with those principles, including the application of consolidated supervision at the Financial Group level for AML/CFT purposes, and ensuring that other Financial Institutions are subject to regulation, supervision, or monitoring commensurate with their Money Laundering or Terrorist Financing risk. 15. Reviewing the institution’s and the Financial Group’s Crime risk structure assessment, including compliance risks, periodically or upon material developments in the management or operation thereof. 16.Establishing adequate controls and procedures to ensure that Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers are notified of and comply with National Committee decisions relating to: a. Enhanced Due Diligence measures and countermeasures determined by the National Committee; b. Any concerns relating to deficiencies in AML/CFT/CPF systems in other countries; c. Any other decisions issued by the National Committee. 17. Providing supervised entities with instructions, guidance, and feedback to assist in implementing national Crime combating measures, particularly in detecting and reporting Suspicious Transactions and applying Simplified Due Diligence measures where low risks are identified, to enhance the effectiveness of Crime combating implementation.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 52 18.Maintaining an updated list of Compliance Officers of supervised entities, notifying the Unit thereof, and requiring such entities to obtain its prior approval before appointing their Compliance Officers. 19. Organizing awareness programs and campaigns relating to Crime combating. Part Two Supervisory Authority over Non-Profit Organizations Article (50) The Supervisory Authority for Non-Profit Organizations shall have the following competences:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 53 6. Encouraging and implementing awareness and education programs to raise awareness among Non-Profit Organizations and donors regarding their potential vulnerabilities, which expose them to the risk of misuse in the field of supporting and financing Terrorism, and of measures that can be taken to protect themselves from such risks. 7. Cooperating, coordinating, and exchanging information at the national level with all Concerned Authorities that retain relevant information relating to Non-Profit Organizations. 8. Establishing adequate controls and procedures to ensure that Non-Profit Organizations are notified of, and implement, the relevant decisions of the National Committee. 9. Possessing detection expertise and the capacity to examine Non-Profit Organizations suspected of being exploited by terrorist activities or organizations, or of supporting them. 10. Obtaining full access, during detection and examination processes, to information relating to the management and organization of any Non-Profit Organization, including financial information and information relating to its programs. 11. Conducting off-site and on-site inspections of Non-Profit Organizations without obstructing or delaying their legitimate charitable activities. 12.Establishing mechanisms to ensure the immediate exchange of information with Concerned Authorities for the purpose of taking preventive or investigative measures where there are suspicion or reasonable grounds to suspect that a Non-Profit Organization: a. Is a front for fundraising by a terrorist organization, or is being misused to finance Terrorism. b. Is being exploited as a conduit for Terrorism Financing, for evading funds-freezing measures, or for any other form of terrorist support. c. Conceals or obscures the trail of funds intended for legitimate purposes, but redirected for the benefit of terrorists or terrorist organizations. 13. Identifying appropriate points of contact and the necessary procedures for responding to international requests for information relating to Non-Profit Organizations suspected of engaging in, or being exploited for, Terrorism Financing or the support thereof.
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 54 Chapter Six Provisional Measures and Investigation Procedures Part One Provisional Measures Article (51)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 55 6. The Chief of the Unit shall submit a proposal to the Attorney General to cancel the extension of the freezing order where the grounds therefore cease to exist, for such action as they deem appropriate. 7. Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers holding frozen funds shall notify the owner of the frozen funds of the freezing order and its issuing authority, request them to provide the documents necessary to prove the integrity of the Transaction and the legitimacy of the source of funds, and refer the same to the Unit to take the appropriate actions. 8. Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and Virtual Asset Service Providers shall lift the freezing order where it is revoked by the Chief of the Unit, or where the period specified in Clause (3) of this Article expires without extension. Article (52)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 56 Article (53)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 57 in management. The fees and expenses shall be deducted from the managed Funds pursuant to a decision approved by the Attorney General. Article (54)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 58 Part Two Investigation Procedures Article (55)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 59 financial capacity before and after the criminal activity and the extent of its proportionality to their legitimate sources of income, and take all precautionary measures in preparation for legal confiscation; b. Coordinating with Concerned Authorities, each within its competence, to obtain timely access to any information and documents relating to the Crime, including disclosure systems, customs, tax, Population Register, property registers, and bank account records and those managing them, and other information deemed necessary for the performance of their duties; c. In all cases, Law Enforcement Authorities shall, immediately upon becoming aware of the Crime, promptly identify, trace, and seize the Criminal Funds or Property, or Funds of equivalent value, potentially subject to confiscation. 5. Law Enforcement Authorities may collect witness statements, conduct undercover operations and other intelligence-gathering activities, use various detection methods, and carry out controlled deliveries where such measures would lead to the detection of the Crime and its evidence, identification of the source and destination of Criminal Property, or arrest of perpetrators, without prejudice to the legislation in force in the State. Chapter Seven National Cooperation and Coordination Article (56)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 60 Chapter Eight International Cooperation and Asset Recovery Part One General Provisions on International Cooperation Article (57) In applying the provisions of this Chapter, due regard shall be given to the legislation in force in the State and the provisions of treaties or agreements to which the State is a party, or the principle of reciprocity. Article (58) For the purpose of requesting and executing international cooperation requests relating to the Crime, the Concerned Authorities shall:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 61 8. Request additional information from competent foreign authorities where necessary to execute or facilitate the execution of international cooperation requests. 9. Request information on behalf of foreign counterpart authorities, obtain any other required information on their behalf, and exchange all obtainable information as if the request had been made at the national level. Article (59) The Concerned Authorities shall give priority to all international cooperation requests, particularly those relating to the Crime, and shall execute them urgently and without undue delay through clear and secure procedures, mechanisms, and channels to enhance information protection, and shall in all cases:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 62 Article (60)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 63 Part Two Exchange of Information Between the Concerned Authorities and Foreign Counterpart and Non-Counterpart Authorities Article (61) The Concerned Authorities shall exchange Crime-related information with competent foreign authorities, and in doing so, they may:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 64 3. The Concerned Authorities shall retain Basic Information and Beneficial Owner information of Companies and Legal Arrangements in a secure and easily accessible manner. 4. The Concerned Authorities shall designate and make publicly available contact points responsible for exchanging Basic Information and Beneficial Owner information of Companies and Legal Arrangements. Article (63) The Supervisory Authority for Financial Institutions shall:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 65 Article (64)
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 66 Part Three International Judicial Cooperation Article (66) Competent judicial authorities shall, upon request from judicial authorities of another country with which the State has a valid agreement, or on the basis of reciprocity, promptly, and in a constructive, and effective manner provide judicial assistance in investigations, prosecutions, or proceedings relating to the Crime, and may order:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 67 Article (68) Execution of judgments or judicial orders referred to in Article (67) of this Resolution, shall be subject to the condition that it does not conflict with a judgment or order previously issued by a court in the State, and that there is no case pending in the State concerning the same subject matter as that in respect of which the judgment was issued by the requesting country. The request shall include the following documents and information:
Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing 68 request of the Public Prosecution following the approval of the Attorney General or their delegate. Chapter Nine Final Provisions Article (70) Cabinet Resolution No. (10) of 2019, referred to herein, is hereby repealed, and any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution is also repealed. Article (71) This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force thirty (30) days after the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 7 Jumada Al-Ula 1447 A.H. Corresponding to: 29 October 2025 A.D.