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UAE confirms US-sanctioned firms are not operating in country

UAE Ministry of Justice confirms US-sanctioned entities are not operating in the country

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The UAE has confirmed that seven organisations sanctioned by the US are not operating in the country.

On January 7 2025, the US designated seven entities based in the UAE under its Sudan sanctions programme. These entities include:

  • Capital Tap Holding LLC
  • Capital Tap Management Consultancies LLC
  • Capital Tap General Trading LLC
  • Creative Python LLC
  • Al Zumoroud and Al Yaqoot Gold and Jewellers LLC
  • Al Jil Al Qadem General Trading LLC
  • Horizon Advanced Solutions General Trading LLC

Upon notice of the sanction designations, the UAE went on to initiate its own investigation into the entities and related individuals, seeking additional information from US authorities to support these investigations.

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The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that none of the seven entities hold an active business licence in the United Arab Emirates, nor are they currently operating in the country.

Relevant authorities continue to monitor any potential suspicious activity in accordance with applicable laws in the United Arab Emirates.

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