Dear SEO Letter: Business Continuity Measures – Regional Uncertainties

Follow-up reminder requiring all firms to complete the DFSA's Business Continuity Measures Form on the ePortal by 27 March 2026, given ongoing regional uncertainty.

What firms should do

Yes — submit Business Continuity Measures Form via ePortal by 27 Mar 2026

Regulator: Dubai Financial Services Authority
Type: Regulatory Notice
Status: Final/In Force
Published: 11 Mar 2026
Topic: Governance
Impact: High

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