This episode delves into vital regulatory developments affecting geopolitical risk, scam and fraud prevention, tariff elimination, and governance across the Middle East financial and trade sectors.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has updated its AML and Glossary Modules, aligning with UAE federal laws, and issued critical warnings about impersonation scams targeting regulated firms. These enhancements emphasize risk-based AML compliance and senior management oversight.

In Saudi Arabia, the Capital Market Authority granted Core Capital Company the license to conduct advisory activities, reinforcing regulatory compliance and investor protection. Meanwhile, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and the UAE promises tariff eliminations on key industrial exports and sets new standards for digital trade and customs procedures.

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Articles mentioned:

1. Critical Minerals Create ‘Generational Opportunity’ for Development Yet Involve Myriad Risks if Not Governed Responsibly, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
2. DFSA AML and Glossary Modules amendments come into force; FAQs published
3. 日・アラブ首長国連邦（UAE）包括的経済連携協定の交渉が妥結しました
4. Amana Financial Services (Dubai) Limited impersonated
5. False Claims that Qalynomics and Qanotarytx are Licensed by the DFSA

1. الترخيص لشركة كور كابيتال في ممارسة نشاط تقديم المشورة واستيفائها لمتطلبات بدء ممارسة العمل