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6/12/25, 11:38 AM Ministry of Economy, Dubai Police partner to strengthen cooperation
agreement was signed by Safia Hashim Al Safi, Assistant Undersecretary for Commercial
Control and Governance at the Ministry of Economy, and Major General Expert Khalil Ibrahim Al
Mansoori, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police.

Safia Al Safi emphasised that the UAE has made significant strides in developing advanced
strategies, policies, and legislation to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in line
with the highest international standards. This has further reinforced the national economy’s

position as a competitive trade and business hub committed to the highest standards of integrity
and transparency. He noted that the partnership with Dubai Police aligns with the Ministry’s

vision to enhance collaboration with federal and local entities, thereby strengthening the national
framework and developing mechanisms to combat financial crimes and enhance regulatory

infrastructure in accordance with relevant international standards.

Safia Al Safi explained that the MoU establishes a sustainable institutional framework between
the Ministry and Dubai Police to collaborate on various AML/CFT procedures within the country,
including control, inspection, and monitoring of illicit activities. This partnership aims to elevate
the efficiency of control and follow-up systems and serves shared objectives in combating
financial crimes within the country.

Press Release Supporting national efforts Major General Expert Khalil Al Mansoori said: “The

MoU with the Ministry of Economy is a significant milestone in enhancing institutional integration
among relevant entities involved in combating financial crimes. Dubai Police is committed to
supporting national efforts to counter money laundering and combat terrorism financing by
advancing its technical and human competencies. We aim to leverage Dubai Police’s research,
investigation, and financial analysis ecosystems to develop effective, proactive mechanisms for

detecting suspicious activities and enhancing rapid responses to associated risks, in line with
global best practices. This plays a role in reinforcing the UAE’s position as a secure and
transparent global economic hub.” He further emphasised that the collaboration marks a
significant step forward in integrating national efforts and unifying resources and expertise to
develop more precise and effective regulatory tools, while continuing to invest in national talent

and smart technologies to build a safer and more stable environment.

Counselor Salem Al Tunaiji, Director of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism
Financing Department at the Ministry of Economy, explained that the MoU provides advanced
mechanisms for technical and security coordination between the Ministry and Dubai Police. This
includes the exchange of data related to money laundering and terrorism financing crimes,

aligning with the Ministry’s role in supervising Designated Non-Financial Businesses and
Professions (DNFBPs) and identifying the real beneficial owners of legal entities.

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