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The UAE Ministry of Economy has unveiled a specialized training programme aimed at enhancing the professional skills and compliance awareness of officers working within Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs).

Developed in collaboration with the International Compliance Association (ICA), the initiative is designed to combat money laundering and counter the financing of terrorism, while creating a secure environment for business operations.

The programme, targeting compliance officers and private sector employees, seeks to foster a resilient economic model and provide a stable climate for investment across various sectors. Safeya Hashem Al Safi, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for the Commercial Control and Governance Sector, emphasized that the initiative is part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen compliance culture and improve the effectiveness of DNFBPs in adhering to anti-money laundering (AML) and countering financing of terrorism (CFT) standards.

Al Safi noted that collaboration with ICA is pivotal in training compliance officers who enforce the highest standards in sectors such as real estate, precious metals, corporate services, and auditing. These sectors will align with global best practices to solidify the UAE’s position as a competitive economic hub.

The programme will award a certification titled ‘ICA/MoEc Certificate in AML/CFT DNFBPs’ upon successful completion. It includes six core modules covering topics such as global compliance standards, risk assessment, due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, and internal controls. Delivered through a digital platform, the four-month course offers virtual sessions and provides two attempts for participants to pass the exam.

This initiative marks a key step in the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its financial integrity and reinforcing its investment climate.

News Source: Emirates News Agency