13 Feb 2026

Following the launch of the UAE’s National Inclusion Strategy in November 2025, the Central Bank of the UAE has taken steps to advance financial inclusion across the country. This initiative aims to ensure that all individuals and businesses have fair access to financial services—an essential driver of sustainable economic growth—while maintaining robust controls to AML/CTF/APF controls.

Accordingly, Relevant Organisations are required to adopt a risk-based approach, focusing their efforts on effectively managing higher and emerging ML/TF/PF risks and implementing controls that are proportionate to the actual level of risk, while taking financial inclusion considerations into account.

With extensive experience working with regulators and organisations, GCCcomp is well positioned to provide practical support in meeting regulatory requirements. We help you accurately assess your risk exposure and design, implement, and test proportionate controls aligned with regulatory standards and expectations.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you in minimising operational disruptions and reducing friction while maintaining full compliance.