Lexara Weekly · 13 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026

The Central Bank of the UAE shows increased regulatory activity with three new guidance and regulation updates.

This week, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) was notably more active than its recent baseline, issuing three items compared to its average of 0.3 per week over the prior three weeks. The Ministry of Economy also exceeded its baseline with one guidance publication, while the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) maintained its typical level of activity with one circular, aligning with its average of 3.3 items per week. No activity was recorded from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) or the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), consistent with their usual output. The week's publications from CBUAE and the Ministry of Economy focused on guidance and regulatory amendments, indicating a continued emphasis on compliance and operational standards, particularly in the areas of AML/CFT and financial activities through emerging technologies. Overall, the week was marked by a concentrated effort from CBUAE to update and clarify regulatory expectations, with no unusual enforcement actions or shifts in regulatory focus observed.

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