A high-level Emirati delegation visited London in early September for two days of talks with the UK Government, underscoring the shared commitment of both nations to protect the integrity of the global financial system.
The delegation was led by Hamid Al Zaabi, Secretary General and Vice Chairman of the UAE’s National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations Committee. He was received by Dan Jarvis, UK Minister of State for Security, along with senior officials from the Treasury, Home Office, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Crown Prosecution Service.
Discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation to disrupt illicit finance, enhance operational coordination, and safeguard international financial networks. Both sides emphasised the importance of cross-border collaboration to address the global nature of financial crime. The programme also included a roundtable with members of the private sector, organised by the UK-UAE Business Council and hosted at the UAE Embassy in London.
This dialogue builds on the UAE’s continued progress in combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In 2024, the Emirates launched its National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (2024–2027), setting out 11 goals to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of global standards.
The outcomes of this week’s discussions will further reinforce the UAE-UK Strategic Partnership and their joint efforts to ensure secure and transparent financial systems.
