Dubai’s regulatory landscape demands a tailored, risk-based approach to anti-money laundering compliance. I’m keen to understand: How to conduct a thorough, business-specific risk assessment What core AML policies and procedures are essential Best practices for customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity ...
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The goAML platform, developed by the UNODC and implemented by the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), is a mandatory online system for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) and financial institutions to register and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) or ...
Public-private partnerships are emerging as a game-changer in the UAE’s anti-money laundering landscape. By uniting regulators, banks, fintech innovators and compliance advisers, these collaborations enable real-time intelligence sharing, joint risk assessments and co-developed technology pilots. This alignment can accelerate suspicious-activity ...
Dubai has emerged as a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation — but with that growth comes heightened risk of illicit financial activity. Recent enforcement actions have shown that money launderers are exploiting: Regulatory gaps in cross-border crypto transactions Unlicensed exchanges to obscure ...
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UAE regulations (CBUAE, DFSA, DIFC) require a dynamic, risk-based approach tailored to local business models and customer profiles. Effective risk assessments typically combine customer due diligence, transaction-monitoring analytics, and periodic scenario testing to spot emerging threats. Integrating geopolitical, product/service, and channel-specific risk ...
Industrial licences in India fall under the Industries (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951, and are administered centrally by DPIIT (formerly DIPP) as well as by individual state industries departments. To navigate this landscape smoothly, entrepreneurs need: Central agencies Department for Promotion of ...
Since the Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020 allows foreign investors to fully own over 1,000 industrial activities in Dubai mainland without an Emirati partner, I’m planning to set up an onshore industrial license and need clarity on the end-to-end ...
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Launching a factory under a Dubai Industrial License demands a clear, phase-by-phase plan that keeps profitability front and center: Market Analysis: Validate product demand, benchmark competitors, define pricing models. Location & Setup: Decide between mainland and free zone, size your facility, plan ...
Establishing an industrial license in Dubai can feel overwhelming due to multiple authorities, technical clearances, and documentation. A concise answer should walk peers through: Choosing the right jurisdiction (mainland vs. free zone) based on your manufacturing activity Securing initial approval from the ...
Choose your jurisdiction (mainland vs. designated industrial zone) based on market access, ownership rules, and facility requirements. Reserve a trade name and obtain initial approvals from the Department of Economic Development (DED) or relevant free zone authority. Draft and notarize your Memorandum ...