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Al Etihad
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE prepares to host 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
19 May 2025 11:42 ABU DHABI (WAM)Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, on Sunday chaired the first preparatory meeting of the Higher Committee overseeing the UAE's hosting of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal 15th Crime Congress will be held from April 25-30, 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The themese of the congress is 'Accelerating Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law: Protecting people and planet and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the digital age.'The congress is expected to attract 3,000 participants, including senior international officials, ministers, representatives of governmental and non-governmental organisations, and leading will focus on emerging challenges and opportunities in crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law, particularly in the context of digital transformation. During the meeting, held at the ministry's headquarters, the Minister of Justice underscored the significance of integration and coordination with strategic partners across the UAE to ensure full preparedness of all relevant sectors, and to present an exemplary Emirati model in hosting major international conferences.
Al Etihad
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE Minister of Justice meets UN Office on Drugs and Crime delegation
1 May 2025 13:58 ABU DHABI (WAM)UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi has met with a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), led by Jo Dedeyne-Amann, Secretary of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and UNODC meeting, held on Tuesday at the Ministry's headquarters in Abu Dhabi, focused on coordination and cooperation for the upcoming 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi in April 2026. Minister Al Nuaimi underscored the significance of bolstering joint efforts, and enhancing international collaboration, to address organised crime and combat drug-related issues, in line with international standards and with full respect for the principles of human rights.
Zawya
18-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UAE: New MoUs to boost cooperation in combating money laundering, financial crimes
The Ministry of Economy signed a series of MoUs with several competent national authorities in the field of anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing, including the Economic Security Centre of Dubai (ESCD) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The agreements aim to strengthen national efforts in developing the regulatory infrastructure, enhancing integrity and transparency systems, and improving mechanisms to combat financial crimes in accordance with international best practices. The MoUs also facilitate the exchange of data and information, while supporting the Ministry's supervisory role under the relevant national legislation. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 'Role of the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) Sector in Combating Financial Crimes" summit, which took place recently in Dubai. It was attended by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; and Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State. The MoUs were signed by Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy; Safeya Hashem Al Safi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Commercial Control and Governance Sector; Faisal Yousef bin Selaitin, CEO of the Economic Security Centre of Dubai; and Majid Saqr Al Marri, CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector at the Dubai Land Department, along with other government officials. The initiative is part of continuing efforts to strengthen institutional integration and partnerships to improve monitoring and compliance systems and facilitate the exchange of data among signatories, in support of their shared objectives to counter financial crimes in the UAE. The MoUs establish clearly defined frameworks for technical cooperation, capacity building, and knowledge exchange, as well as secure data sharing mechanisms that ensure confidentiality and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. Representatives of the signatory entities affirmed the importance of enhancing national efforts to address the challenges of money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons, through a sustainable and institutional approach. They emphasised that such efforts support the UAE's readiness for the upcoming mutual evaluation, help ensure high levels of legislative and regulatory compliance and improve efficiencies in addressing cross-border financial crimes. These measures also contribute to achieving sustainable economic growth and improving the country's ranking in global competitiveness indices. The representatives reiterated their full commitment to supporting initiatives that protect the national economy and strengthen financial security.
Arabian Business
18-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
UAE cracks down on money-laundering and terrorism financing with Dubai Land Department deal
The UAE Ministry of Economy signed a series of MoUs with several competent national authorities in the field of anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing, including the Economic Security Centre of Dubai (ESCD) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The agreements aim to strengthen national efforts in developing the regulatory infrastructure, enhancing integrity and transparency systems, and improving mechanisms to combat financial crimes in accordance with international best practices. The MoUs also facilitate the exchange of data and information, while supporting the Ministry's supervisory role under the relevant national legislation. Money laundering in the UAE The initiative is part of continuing efforts to strengthen institutional integration and partnerships to improve monitoring and compliance systems and facilitate the exchange of data among signatories, in support of their shared objectives to counter financial crimes in the UAE. The MoUs establish clearly defined frameworks for technical cooperation, capacity building, and knowledge exchange, as well as secure data sharing mechanisms that ensure confidentiality and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. Representatives of the signatory entities affirmed the importance of enhancing national efforts to address the challenges of money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons, through a sustainable and institutional approach. They emphasised that such efforts support the UAE's readiness for the upcoming mutual evaluation, help ensure high levels of legislative and regulatory compliance and improve efficiencies in addressing cross-border financial crimes. These measures also contribute to achieving sustainable economic growth and improving the country's ranking in global competitiveness indices. The representatives reiterated their full commitment to supporting initiatives that protect the national economy and strengthen financial security. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 'Role of the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) Sector in Combating Financial Crimes' summit, which took place recently in Dubai. It was attended by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; and Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State. The MoUs were signed by Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy; Safeya Hashem Al Safi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Commercial Control and Governance Sector; Faisal Yousef bin Selaitin, CEO of the Economic Security Centre of Dubai; and Majid Saqr Al Marri, CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector at the Dubai Land Department, along with other government officials.
Al Etihad
18-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Ministry of Economy inks MoUs with key national entities to boost cooperation in combating money laundering, financial crimes
18 Apr 2025 15:55 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Ministry of Economy signed a series of MoUs with several competent national authorities in the field of anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing, including the Economic Security Centre of Dubai (ESCD) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD).The agreements aim to strengthen national efforts in developing the regulatory infrastructure, enhancing integrity and transparency systems, and improving mechanisms to combat financial crimes in accordance with international best MoUs also facilitate the exchange of data and information, while supporting the Ministry's supervisory role under the relevant national signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 'Role of the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) Sector in Combating Financial Crimes" summit, which took place recently in was attended by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; and Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of MoUs were signed by Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy; Safeya Hashem Al Safi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Commercial Control and Governance Sector; Faisal Yousef bin Selaitin, CEO of the Economic Security Centre of Dubai; and Majid Saqr Al Marri, CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector at the Dubai Land Department, along with other government initiative is part of continuing efforts to strengthen institutional integration and partnerships, while improving monitoring and compliance systems, and facilitating the exchange of data among signatories in support of their shared objectives to counter financial crimes in the MoUs establish clearly defined frameworks for technical cooperation, capacity building, and knowledge exchange, as well as secure data sharing mechanisms that ensure confidentiality and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory of the signatory entities affirmed the importance of enhancing national efforts to address the challenges of money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons, through a sustainable and institutional emphasised that such efforts support the UAE's readiness for the upcoming mutual evaluation, help ensure high levels of legislative and regulatory compliance and improve efficiencies in addressing cross-border financial crimes. These measures also contribute to achieving sustainable economic growth and improving the country's ranking in global competitiveness indices. The representatives reiterated their full commitment to supporting initiatives that protect the national economy and strengthen financial security.
