Lexara Weekly · 8 Dec 2025 – 14 Dec 2025

High Activity from Central Bank of the UAE with Significant Anti-Money Laundering Regulation Updates

This week, the Central Bank of the UAE was notably active, issuing two high-impact items, which is above its usual baseline of approximately 1.3 items per week. The focus was on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism, indicating a strong regulatory push in this area. The Federal Tax Authority also exceeded its typical activity level with two publications, compared to its average of one per week, including a high-impact decision on excise goods. The Dubai Financial Services Authority maintained its usual activity with two medium-impact items, aligning with its baseline. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM also stayed within its norm, releasing one item. Overall, this week was marked by a significant emphasis on regulatory updates concerning financial crime, reflecting a strategic focus on enhancing compliance frameworks. No unusual patterns or clusters of enforcement actions were observed beyond these regulatory updates.

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