UAE Trends and Developments Contributed by: Stuart Paterson, Janine Mallis, Tania Forichon and Elif Eren Ozenir, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ards. Senior officials noted the move would enhance investor confidence and support the UAE’s posi - tion as a global financial hub. Looking ahead to the FATF’s fifth mutual evaluation in 2026, the UAE contin - ues to strengthen its AML/CFT framework, including through a new national strategy, legislative reforms, and increased enforcement by regulators such as the UAE Central Bank, the DIFC’s Dubai Financial Ser - vices Authority, and ADGM’s Financial Services Regu - latory Authority. These efforts are expected to ensure the UAE’s regime remains robust and responsive to evolving global threats.
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