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Ministry of Economy and Tourism — AML/CFT & Commercial Supervision: latest updates.

New rules, circulars, consultations and notices from UAE regulators, each summarised with who is affected and what to do. Collected by Arakan Lexara from the regulators' own websites.

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22 Oct 2026Ministerial DecisionMedium impact
Ministerial Decision No. (96) of 2026 Regarding Granting a Temporary Exemption to Certain Agreements and Categories of Contracts Aimed at Ensuring the Continuity of Supply of Essential Goods and Services in Exceptional Circumstances
This decision provides temporary exemptions for agreements ensuring the supply of essential goods during exceptional circumstances, supporting market stability.
22 Oct 2026Ministerial DecisionMedium impact
Ministerial Decision No. (32) of 2026 On the Block Exemption of Exclusive Dealing Agreements in the Market for Food Promotion and Delivery Services through Digital Platforms
This decision grants block exemptions for exclusive dealing agreements in the digital food promotion and delivery market, promoting competition and innovation.
15 Oct 2026Ministerial DecisionMedium impact
Ministerial Decision No. (82) of 2026 On the Adoption of the Technical Guide for the Mechanism of Calculating Increases in the Prices of Land Transport, Handling, Customs Clearance, and Delivery Services in Line with Changes in Fuel Prices

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Ministry of Economy and Tourism — AML/CFT & Commercial Supervision: latest updates.

Ministerial Decision No. (96) of 2026 Regarding Granting a Temporary Exemption to Certain Agreements and Categories of Contracts Aimed at Ensuring the Continuity of Supply of Essential Goods and Services in Exceptional Circumstances

Ministerial Decision No. (32) of 2026 On the Block Exemption of Exclusive Dealing Agreements in the Market for Food Promotion and Delivery Services through Digital Platforms

Ministerial Decision No. (82) of 2026 On the Adoption of the Technical Guide for the Mechanism of Calculating Increases in the Prices of Land Transport, Handling, Customs Clearance, and Delivery Services in Line with Changes in Fuel Prices

Ministerial Decision No. (74) of 2026 On the Prohibition of Increasing Prices of Land Transport Services and Port Operational Services During Emergency Circumstances

Ministry of Economy and Tourism Organizes a Workshop to Enhance Electronic Connectivity Between National Economic Registry 'Growth' and Licensing Authorities

Economic Integration Committee Reviews Measures to Strengthen Corporate Governance and UAE's Anti-Money Laundering Legislative Framework

Cabinet Resolution No. (142) of 2026 Concerning the Definition of 'One Family' for the Purposes of Family Companies

Ministerial Decision No. (117) of 2026 on Standards, Controls and Accreditation Requirements for Valuers of In-Kind Contributions

Supplemental Guidance for Trust and Company Service Providers (TCSP) — 2026 Edition

Cabinet Decision No. (59) of 2026 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2023 Regulating Competition

Supplemental Guidance for Independent Accountants & Auditors (IAA) — 2026 Edition

Ministerial Decision No. (83) of 2026 Concerning the Amendment of the Restriction Period for the Transfer of Shares of a Private Joint Stock Company or Exemption Therefrom

Supplemental Guidance for Dealers in Precious Metals & Stones (DPMS) — 2026 Edition

Circular No. (1) of 2026 on Updating the Lists of High-Risk Countries, Countries Subject to Increased Monitoring, and Related Measures

Ministry of Economy and Tourism Reviews New Amendments to the Commercial Companies Law and Their Pivotal Role in Enhancing Competitiveness of the UAE's Business Environment

Circular No. (8) of 2025 on Updating the Lists of High-Risk Countries, Countries Subject to Increased Monitoring, and Related Measures

Circular No. (7) of 2025 Regarding the Re-Imposition of United Nations Sanctions on Iran

Cabinet Resolution No. (134) of 2025 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2025 on AML/CFT/CPF

Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025 Amending Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 Concerning Commercial Companies

Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2025 on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Proliferation

Countering Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and Proliferation Financing: Guidelines for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (Revised Guidelines V2)