Real estate is one of the UAE’s most dynamic sectors, attracting global investors and high-value transactions. However, this popularity also makes it vulnerable to money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) risks. To combat these threats, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) has become a core obligation for real estate brokers, agents, and developers. For property brokers,
As the UAE continues to evolve as a global financial powerhouse, the risk of money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit financial activities remains a growing concern. To counter these threats, the UAE has implemented stringent regulatory frameworks, requiring businesses and financial institutions to comply with robust AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of
The UAE’s dynamic real estate sector continues to attract investors from across the globe. However, due to its high transaction volumes and potential for anonymity through complex ownership structures, the sector is considered vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF). To mitigate these risks, the UAE Ministry of Economy has issued clear AML/CFT obligations
