UAE top court upholds life terms for 24 convicted in mass trial
Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- The UAE supreme court has jailed 24 people for life after upholding their convictions for "terrorist" links. "The Criminal Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court ruled (on Thursday) to partially overturn the judgment issued by the State Security Chamber at the Abu Dhabi Federal Court...
UAE deepens partnership with 14 countries to proscribe laundering of money
The United Arab Emirates Expert Group for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) has continued to hold productive meetings with key partners to discuss AML/CFT matters.
UAE to tighten the screws on money laundering
Taking a strong stance against money laundering, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new guidance on transaction monitoring and sanctions screening for its licensed financial institutions (LFIs) that aims to promote anti-money laundering.
Court to help UAE combat financial crimes established
DUBAI: A court has been set up in the United Arab Emirates with a focus on combating money laundering, Dubai Courts has announced. The specialized court will function within the Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal and its establishment is in line with the country’s visions to strengthen...
Daesh attack on funeral kills 17 in Iraq
At least 17 people, including policemen, were killed in an attack by the Islamic State group in the Salahudin province of Iraq on Friday.
Iraqi, Syrian presidents stress need to join hands against terrorism
Iraq President Barham Salih talked with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad to collaborate against common problems, with stress on terrorism
