Sanctions screening
Do I need to screen clients against sanctions lists even if they look ordinary?
The situation
Yes. DNFBPs must screen customers and related parties against the UAE local terrorist list and the UN consolidated list, and act at once on a match.
The law
- Federal Decree-Law 10 of 2025: Screening and freezing duties
What it means for you
Screen at onboarding and whenever lists change. Example: a jeweller screens a new corporate buyer and its owners; a confirmed match means freezing the transaction and reporting as required. Keep evidence of each search.
What to do
- Subscribe to list update notices.
- Screen new clients and owners.
- Rescreen when lists change.
- Escalate any match immediately.
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