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Tough penalties ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 5 million will be imposed by the UAE Ministry of Economy on the business sector to counter money laundering crimes and combat the financing of terrorism.
The violations apply to Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs).
Brokers and real estate agents, precious metal and gemstone dealers, auditors, and corporate service providers will be under scrutiny.
The Ministry said they must register on the Financial Intelligence Unit (goAML) and on the Committee for Commodities Subject to Import and Export Control system (Automatic Reporting System for Sanctions Lists) by March 31.
Following their registration, they are advised to adopt other measures related to the two systems in accordance with the provisions of the Decree-Law and implementing the regulations.