UAE AML Regulatory Framework
Understanding the UAE’s AML Regulatory Framework
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the United Arab Emirates’s anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulatory framework.
UAE’s AML Regulatory Framework Course Content
The content in this course covers the fundamental principles, key legislation, and enforcement mechanisms relevant to AML and CFT in the UAE. Participants will gain insight into regulatory authorities, compliance obligations, and practical approaches for managing financial crime risks in both traditional and emerging sectors, as well as insights from future strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s financial crime prevention efforts.
This certificate course is one of the elective options available with the CAMS exam package at no additional cost. It is also available for standalone purchase for learners not pursuing CAMS Certification.
You’ll learn to
- Understand the UAE’s AML/CFT reforms and the initiatives that led to its 2024 FATF grey-list removal
- Navigate the UAE’s legal and regulatory framework, including federal laws and freezone systems
- Explain the national AML/CFT architecture and how supervisory bodies coordinate
- Identify key responsibilities of regulated firms and upcoming strategic reforms
Key course topics
- Overview of the UAE jurisdiction and core AML/CFT legislative framework
- Institutional frameworks
- Sector-specific risk management and supervision
- National risk assessments, reporting obligations, and emerging threats
Intended audience
This course is suitable for both UAE-based reporting entities and global firms engaging with the UAE’s financial system.
Ideal for professionals working in:
- AML/CFT compliance in the UAE region
- Regulatory reporting and supervision
- Risk management and internal controls
- Governance and policy development
Course structure
- Online and self-paced
- 90 minutes of coursework
- Complete within four weeks
- Certificate of achievement upon completion of the course
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Pricing
- Access your self-paced online course
- 400 hours of training webinars live and on demand
- Practitioner toolkits and best practice guides
- Perspectives from 115,000+ global members
- Discounts on all ACAMS products