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DFSA Sets Regulatory Expectations Amid Regional Uncertainties

Mar 2, 2026

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DFSA Sets Regulatory Expectations Amid Regional Uncertainties

DFSA Communication | Operational Resilience, Risk Monitoring & Mandatory Reporting Expectations | March 2026

Bhumika Arora

VARA Tightens Oversight and Issues Marketplace Alert on Unauthorised Claims

Feb 27, 2026

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VARA Tightens Oversight and Issues Marketplace Alert on Unauthorised Claims

February 2026 Update

Bhumika Arora

DFSA Strengthens AML Framework: Proliferation Financing, VASPs & Tougher CDD Now in Focus

Feb 26, 2026

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DFSA Strengthens AML Framework: Proliferation Financing, VASPs & Tougher CDD Now in Focus

Amendments to the AML Module align DIFC with Federal Law No. 10 of 2025 | Effective 2 March 2026

Bhumika Arora

VARA Connect Portal: What Applicants Need to Know

Feb 10, 2026

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VARA Connect Portal: What Applicants Need to Know

A practical overview of VARA’s AI-native portal for IDQ submissions, RFIs, and licensing workflows in Dubai’s virtual asset ecosystem

Bhumika Arora

UAE VASP Travel Rule: What Virtual Asset Firms Must Get Right Now

Feb 5, 2026

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UAE VASP Travel Rule: What Virtual Asset Firms Must Get Right Now

Travel Rule obligations for Virtual Asset Service Providers under UAE AML/CFT regulations, aligned with FATF standards and Cabinet Decision No. 134/2025

Bhumika Arora