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New AML Penalties in UAE for 2026: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know
Compliance Update
Jan 15, 2026
5 min read

New AML Penalties in UAE for 2026: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know

The Ministry of Economy has updated the administrative penalties for DNFBPs. Understand your exposure and how to mitigate risk.

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GoAML Registration Guide: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Guides
Jan 10, 2026
8 min read

GoAML Registration Guide: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Rejected by the FIU? Here are the top 5 reasons GoAML applications are returned and how to fix them.

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Why Your 'Generic' Risk Assessment Won't Pass an Audit
Risk Management
Dec 28, 2025
6 min read

Why Your 'Generic' Risk Assessment Won't Pass an Audit

Inspectors are cracking down on copy-paste EWRA templates. Learn how to customize your risk identification.

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Why Annual AML Training is No Longer Enough: The New Continuous Learning Standard
Training & Culture
Feb 02, 2026
7 min read

Why Annual AML Training is No Longer Enough: The New Continuous Learning Standard

The Central Bank and MoE now expect 'role-based' and 'continuous' education. Here is what your 2025 training calendar must look like.

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Sanctions Screening Mistakes: Are You Checking the 'Local' Terrorist List?
Sanctions & TFS
Jan 28, 2026
6 min read

Sanctions Screening Mistakes: Are You Checking the 'Local' Terrorist List?

Screening against the UN List is not enough. You must also screen against the UAE Local Terrorist List and the EOCN database.

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Surviving a Ministry of Economy Inspection: A Pre-Audit Checklist
Audit Readiness
Jan 20, 2026
9 min read

Surviving a Ministry of Economy Inspection: A Pre-Audit Checklist

Inspectors are at your door. Do you have these 5 documents ready in the 'First Hour' file?

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Defensive STR Filing: How to Report Suspicion Without Ruining Client Relationships
Reporting & STR
Jan 18, 2026
8 min read

Defensive STR Filing: How to Report Suspicion Without Ruining Client Relationships

The fear of 'Tipping Off' vs. the fear of 'Failure to Report'. How to handle the delicate balance.

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