With its new national strategy, the UAE is not only fortifying its own financial system but emerging as a global model in the evolving fight against economic crime
Author Archives: Hamid Al Zaabi
His Excellency Hamid Al Zaabi serves as the Secretary General and Vice-Chair of the UAE's National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee (NAMLCFTC). With over two decades of experience in financial regulation and international cooperation, he has been instrumental in shaping the UAE's strategic approach to combating financial crimes. Under his leadership, the UAE has implemented comprehensive reforms, including the development of the 2024–2027 National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), aligning national efforts with global standards and enhancing the country's role as a secure international financial hub
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anti-money laundering
The UAE’s bold step towards global leadership in financial crime prevention
The UAE’s National AML/CFT/CPF Strategy 2024-27 is a strategic, forward-looking plan that builds on past successes while addressing the complex challenges of the future
anti-money laundering
UAE grey list removal is a testament to the nation’s continued resolve to combat financial crime
The next step in the UAE’s continuous efforts will come later this year when the new National Strategy and Plan for 2024-27 is launched
Abu Dhabi Finance Week
Facing financial crime in the fourth industrial revolution
Financial crime globally costs around $2.1 trillion, surpassing the annual GDP of major economies like G20 nations
anti-money laundering
Information technology: Changing the financial crime landscape
Fighting financial crime appears a daunting prospect, but technology can help
anti-money laundering
UAE financial crime: We need a whole-of-society approach to fight money laundering, terrorism financing
The UAE has made significant progress in the battle against financial crime, but further strengthening the system requires engaging with more stakeholders than ever before