The Ministry of Community Empowerment, in collaboration with the Global Compliance Institute and the Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy, announced the graduation of 40 staff members from Public Benefit Entities who successfully completed the Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Program.

Aisha Yousef:

·  The initiative targets employees working within Public Benefit Entities and relevant authorities.

·  The program underscores the UAE’s strong and ongoing commitment to combating money laundering and terrorism financing, in alignment with international standards.

Dubai – Ministry of Community Empowerment – May 2025

The Ministry of Community Empowerment recently held a ceremony honoring 40 employees from Public Benefit Entities and relevant authorities who successfully completed the Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Program. The training was delivered by the Global Compliance Institute in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the UAE’s National Strategy to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (2024–2027) and supports national efforts to position the UAE as a leading global financial and commercial hub. It also reaffirms the country’s commitment to strengthening the capabilities of Public Benefit Entities and enhancing the competencies of their workforce in line with international best practices and the standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Ongoing National Efforts

H.E. Aisha Yousef, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Community Empowerment and member of the UAE National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations, emphasized that the successful completion of this program by the participants underscores the UAE’s commitment to developing national capacities in combating money laundering and terrorism financing—an area that remains a strategic priority for the country. She noted that the UAE’s continued achievements in this field reflect its dedication to upholding the highest international standards to safeguard the integrity and stability of the national financial system, in line with the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Her Excellency further stated that this initiative forms part of the UAE’s broader efforts to build an integrated framework capable of addressing emerging financial risks, strengthening institutional compliance, and promoting transparency. She added that the program focused on enhancing participants’ technical capabilities in areas such as risk assessment, identifying suspicious activities, and managing official reporting channels. These efforts contribute to increasing the preparedness of the public benefit sector ahead of the upcoming FATF mutual evaluation, reinforcing the UAE’s proactive approach to addressing evolving financial threats and aligning with modern international regulatory expectations.

Commitment to Global Standards

Her Excellency also highlighted that the Ministry of Community Empowerment plays a key role in supporting the practical implementation of the controls and procedures set forth in Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2023, along with its executive regulations governing Public Benefit Entities. This support ensures sustained compliance while reinforcing the highest standards of governance, transparency, and institutional accountability.