UAE examines AML strategy as gaming landscape takes shape

Officials in the United Arab Emirates have met to discuss the country’s anti-money laundering strategy as it positions itself as a regional gaming hub for the Middle East. Led by the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee (NAMLCFTC), over 50 senior officials representing federal and local authorities reviewed the current implementation of the UAE’s National Strategy for AML/CFT/CPF 2024-2027 and looked ahead to the next three-year cycle. On the agenda, in a series of breakout sessions, were several key issues, including gaming and casinos.