Global Sanctions Index — MENA and Africa Regional Sanctions Guide

UAE Sanctions Guide

A higher weighted score means it is easier to comply with a country's sanctions list. A lower score means it is more difficult to comply with sanctions. A score of zero means a country has no autonomous sanctions list. The weighted score is derived from the data integrity, data delivery, and guidance scores. Read more about the methodology here.

1. Does the UAE have an autonomous sanctions list?
   Yes.
   

2. What is the name of the UAE’s primary sanctions list?
   The Local Terrorist List of the Targeted Financial Sanctions program is the primary sanctions list in the UAE.
   

3. Who maintains the UAE’s sanctions list?
   The Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation publishes the UAE’s autonomous sanctions list.
   

4. Does the UAE adhere to UN sanctions?
   Yes, the UAE implements UN sanctions.
   

5. Does the UAE implement any other international sanctions regimes?
   No.