The UAE has continued its decade long climb to the top of the immigration ladder and is now recognized as one of the most popular jurisdictions worldwide when people consider emigrating away from their home country. The UAE’s population has grown significantly post-pandemic, attracting foreign investors and professionals alike. The UAE has welcomed over 76,000 …

The UAE was recently added to the FATF grey list. Beyond the ‘naming and shaming’, being listed carries practical consequences: the country’s AML rating will typically move up to ‘high(er) risk’ and lead to inclusion on various other negative/ watch lists of other intergovernmental bodies.  Other consequences include delays or rejection for cross-border financial transactions, and, …