Strategic Analysis Report on Terrorist Financing

The UAE Financial Intelligence Unit has published a comprehensive strategic analysis report focused on terrorist financing (TF) activities, trends, and typologies from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2024. The report draws on Suspicious Transaction/Activity Reports (STRs/SARs), cases disseminated to/received from law enforcement and international intelligence sources.

It outlines key methods used in raising, moving, managing, and disguising funds intended for terrorist purposes, and highlights the involvement of various facilitators, including individuals, networks, and professional intermediaries. The report also identifies sectoral vulnerabilities and potential threats.

To support detection and prevention efforts, the report presents a set of risk indicators designed to guide financial institutions, DNFBPs, VASPs, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies in identifying and investigating TF-related activities.

This publication reflects the UAEFIU’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding the financial system, in line with FATF standards and the UAE’s broader counter-terrorism strategy.

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