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Press Release

Economic Integration Committee reviews digital integration of
National Economic Register and strengthening of UAE’s financial and

legislative compliance framework

Removal from the European Parliament’s high-risk list reflects the
effectiveness of UAE’s regulatory systems and full compliance with

international AML/CFT standards

Abu Dhabi, 16 July 2025: The Economic Integration Committee held its fifth meeting of 2025,
chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, along with H.E.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and directors general of
economic development departments from all seven emirates.

The meeting reviewed progress on enhancing the UAE’s regulatory and legislative environment,
including the digital integration of the National Economic Register (NER), strengthening
compliance among registration authorities, advancing collective management of music copyright,
and implementing priority initiatives to prepare for the 2027 FATF mutual evaluation.

H.E. Bin Touq emphasized that the Economic Integration Committee holds regular meetings to
coordinate efforts and strengthen institutional integration among the UAE’s economic entities.
These efforts support the development of compliance and control tools, safeguard the nation’s
economic reputation and international standing, enhance competitiveness, and position the UAE as
a global leader in proactive legislation for emerging economic sectors, in line with the ‘We the
UAE 2031’ vision.

H.E. said: “The UAE achieved a significant milestone by being removed from the European
Parliament’s high-risk third country list, reflecting the efficiency of its regulatory ecosystem and its
full adherence to the highest international standards of anti-money laundering and countering the
financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). This achievement further strengthens the UAE’s reputation as a
trusted and reliable global economic hub.”