The UAE is the biggest and most popular financial and trade centre of the Middle East region. There are large banks, financial institutions, exchange houses, jewellers, and other enterprises involving a lot of money movement. Therefore, there is a higher risk of money laundering activities and financial crime cases. AML compliance is a necessary compliance requirement to make every effort to stop any possibilities of laundering of illicit money and funding of terrorism activities.

With several regulations, laws, and guidelines, the UAE government has presented its robust plan to address money laundering and terrorism financing issues. AML and CTF feature among the top priorities of the government. Organizations in UAE must show their support to the government and keep implementing AML compliance measures, AML frameworks, and risk profiling to fight financial crimes.