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6/12/25, 11:38 AM MoE and Dubai Police sign MoU to enhance cooperation in developing compliance mechanisms for AML/CFT requirements
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the fourth edition of the World Police Summit, held at the Dubai
World Trade Centre under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The agreement was signed by H.E.
Safia Hashim Al Safi, Assistant Undersecretary for Commercial Control and Governance at the Ministry

of Economy, and H.E. Major General Expert Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Assistant Commander-in-Chief
for Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police.

H.E. 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.
H.E. 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.

H.E. 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.

Supporting national efforts

H.E. 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."

H.E. 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

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