The UAE is no longer a financial risk in Europe’s eyes, here is what that really means

After being grey-listed by FATF in 2022 and added to the EU’s high-risk list in 2023 due to AML/CFT shortcomings, the UAE undertook sweeping reforms led by top officials. These efforts led to its removal from both lists by 2024-2025. The delisting restores confidence, eases compliance burdens, and unlocks new opportunities for trade and investment, while highlighting the ongoing challenge of maintaining robust financial safeguards.

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