ADGM Registration Authority: latest updates.

New rules, circulars, consultations and notices from UAE regulators, each summarised with who is affected and what to do. Collected by Arakan Lexara from the regulators' own websites.

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10 Aug 2026Enforcement NoticeMedium impact
ADGM Issues Alert Concerning Misleading Claims by Vibrafund FZLLC
The Registration Authority and FSRA jointly issued a public alert stating that Vibrafund FZLLC is not incorporated, registered or licensed in ADGM and has falsely claimed ADGM registration/licensing status for digital-asset trading activity. This sets a policy-relevant precedent on enforcement against misrepresentation of ADGM status and underscores the importance of verifying counterparties via the ADGM Public Register.
31 Jul 2026Press ReleaseLow impact
Registration Authority Activates Broker Classification Framework for Real Estate Brokers
The Registration Authority activated a Broker Classification Framework rating real estate brokers on transaction volume, professional development and customer satisfaction, intended to raise professionalism and transparency in ADGM's real estate market. Real estate brokerage firms operating in ADGM should engage with the RA's classification process.
23 Jul 2026Regulations AmendmentMedium impact

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Past weekly briefings

Commercial Permits Framework — New Sales and Promotions Guidance and Regulations

The Registration Authority finalised updates to the Commercial Permits framework (following Consultation Paper No. 11 of 2025), introducing streamlined rules and new guidance covering temporary discounts, clearance sales, prize campaigns, product launches and promotional stands, aimed at improving regulatory clarity and consumer protection.

1 May 2026Regulations AmendmentHigh impact

Amendments to the Commercial Legislation (Foundations, Trusts, Beneficial Ownership, Companies, Commercial Licensing Regulations)

The Registration Authority amended multiple commercial regulations: prohibiting foundations/trusts from non-profit-type purposes under AML rules, clarifying trust obligations under the Beneficial Ownership and Control Regulations, expressly prohibiting bearer shares, and updating Companies Regulations filing deadlines. Affects Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations Regulations 2023, Foundations Regulations 2017, Trusts (Special Provisions) Regulations 2016, Beneficial Ownership and Control Regulations 2022, Administrative Regulations 2025, Companies Regulations 2020, and Commercial Licensing Regulations Rules 2026.

23 Jan 2026Consultation PaperMedium impact

Proposed Guidance on Crypto Mining Activities

The Registration Authority sought views on a proposed regulatory/guidance approach to crypto mining activities conducted within ADGM, addressing licensing scope, energy/operational considerations and oversight. Entities considering crypto mining operations in ADGM should monitor for finalised guidance.

28 Oct 2025Regulations AmendmentHigh impact

Administrative Regulations 2025 — Procedural Fairness, Contraventions and Fines Framework

The Registration Authority enacted a new Administrative Regulations 2025 framework introducing a two-tier approach to contraventions, revised fine levels, enhanced RA investigation powers, emergency CEO powers, and a formal settlement-agreement process, consolidating and replacing prior scattered enforcement provisions. Finalises proposals from Consultation Paper No. 7 of 2025.

9 Oct 2025Consultation PaperMedium impact

Proposal to Issue New Commercial Permits (Temporary, Sales and Promotions, Temporary Activity Permits)

The Registration Authority proposed amendments to the Commercial Permits Regulations 2024 introducing three new permit categories — temporary commercial permits, sales and promotions permits, and temporary activity permits — to regulate short-term and promotional commercial activity in ADGM. This was later finalised in July 2026 (see ADGM-2026-003).