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Ministry of Economy and Dubai Police sign MoU
to enhance cooperation in developing compliance
mechanisms for AML/CFT requirements
08/06/2025
Partnership with Dubai Police supports the Ministry's efforts to combat financial
crimes through enhanced institutional integration
Abu Dhabi, 8 June 2025:
The Ministry of Economy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Police General
Command to strengthen cooperation and coordination in developing compliance mechanisms for anti-money
laundering (AML) and combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) requirements. The agreement facilitates
the exchange and integration of information between the two entities, thus enhancing supervisory roles within
the national legislative framework.
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.
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