The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has intensified its efforts to combat terrorism financing by expanding its Local Terrorist List. This significant move, detailed in Resolution No. (1) of 2025 approved by the UAE Cabinet, adds 19 new entities and individuals with links to the Muslim Brotherhood. The list now comprises 11 individuals and 8 entities, reflecting the UAE’s firm stance on countering terrorism both domestically and internationally.
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The Expanded List and Its Implications
The recent additions to the Local Terrorist List highlight the UAE’s proactive approach to addressing terrorism financing. Among the individuals listed are several dual nationals, illustrating the complex and global nature of these threats. Notable names include Yousuf Hassan Ahmed Al Mulla, a Swedish national who previously held Liberian citizenship, and Saeed Khadim Ahmed bin Touq Al Marri, who holds dual Turkish and UAE nationalities.
Other individuals named in the resolution include:
- Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim Ali Al Hammadi (Sweden/UAE)
- Ilham Abdullah Ahmed Al Hashimi (UAE)
- Jasem Rashid Khalfan Rashid Al Shamsi (UAE)
- Khaled Obaid Yousuf Buatabh Al Zaabi (UAE)
- Abdulrahman Hassan Munif Abdullah Hassan Al Jabri (UAE)
- Humaid Abdullah Abdulrahman Al Jarman Al Nuaimi (UAE)
- Ali Hassan Ali Hussein Al Hammadi (UAE)
- Mohammed Ali Hassan Ali Al Hammadi (UAE)
The entities added are primarily based in the United Kingdom, showcasing the transnational dimension of terrorist networks. These organizations include:
- Cambridge Education and Training Center Ltd
- IMA6INE Ltd
- Wembley Tree Ltd
- Waslaforall
- Future Graduates Ltd
- Yas for Investment and Real Estate
- Holdco UK Properties Limited
- Nafel Capital
Strengthening Financial and Regulatory Controls
This expansion of the Local Terrorist List requires immediate action from financial institutions and regulatory bodies operating within the UAE. They must implement measures to freeze accounts and block transactions related to these individuals and entities. These steps are essential to disrupt financial networks supporting terrorism and to ensure compliance with the UAE’s stringent laws.
In addition to financial oversight, the resolution mandates enhanced scrutiny of cross-border financial flows. This strategy aims to identify and eliminate channels that facilitate money laundering and terrorism financing. By targeting both individuals and organizations, the UAE seeks to dismantle the infrastructure supporting extremist activities.
The UAE’s Commitment to Regional Stability
The addition of these names to the Local Terrorist List underscores the UAE’s commitment to safeguarding regional stability. By taking decisive action against those who fund terrorism, the UAE aligns its domestic policies with international standards. This approach not only addresses immediate security concerns but also strengthens global partnerships in the fight against terrorism.
This resolution reflects the UAE’s broader strategy to position itself as a leader in combating financial crimes. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism financing, the UAE reinforces its reputation as a secure and responsible global financial hub.
Future Steps and Regional Impact
The expanded list signals a clear message: the UAE will continue to identify and neutralize threats to its security and that of its allies. This proactive stance enhances collaboration with international organizations and other nations committed to eradicating terrorism financing.
Moving forward, the UAE is expected to bolster its regulatory framework further, ensuring that financial institutions remain vigilant. This includes adopting advanced technologies to detect suspicious transactions and fostering greater information-sharing between private and public sectors.
Conclusion: A Landmark Decision for Security
The UAE’s decision to expand its Local Terrorist List represents a significant step in the global fight against terrorism. By targeting both individuals and entities, the country demonstrates its unwavering dedication to disrupting financial channels that enable terrorist activities. This move not only enhances national security but also contributes to broader efforts to establish regional and global stability.
As the UAE continues to implement and refine its anti-terrorism strategies, it sets an example for other nations to follow in combating the complex challenges of terrorism financing.
Related Links
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Counter-Terrorism Efforts
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime – Terrorism Prevention
- Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Terrorist Financing
- Interpol – Counter-Terrorism Initiatives
- Global Coalition Against Daesh
- World Bank – Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
Other FinCrime Central Articles about UAE
- UAE-Italy Strategic Partnership in Fighting Financial Crimes
- UAE’s General Secretariat Strengthens AML Leadership
- The 7th UAE-EU Structural Dialogue Unveils Bold Progress on AML Efforts
Source: OneArabia
