UAE Delegation Concludes Morocco Visit to Boost Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Efforts

UAE and Morocco Strengthen Cooperation on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing

RABAT: Hamid AlZaabi, Secretary General and Vice-Chair of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organizations Committee (NAMLCFTC), led a high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates that successfully wrapped up a three-day official visit to Morocco with the goal of strengthening collaboration in the fight against financial crimes.

The visit, which took place from April 22 to 24 in collaboration with Morocco’s National Financial Intelligence Authority, aimed to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries in three important areas: counter-terrorism financing (CFT), counter-proliferation financing (CFP), and anti-money laundering (AML).

Throughout the visit, both sides engaged in a series of joint technical workshops, high-level discussions, and experience-sharing sessions on critical topics such as implementing financial sanctions, leveraging artificial intelligence in AML/CFT operations, conducting national risk assessments, and supervising non-profit organizations using risk-based approaches.

Throughout the talks, representatives from the United Arab Emirates and Morocco emphasized the importance of continued bilateral collaboration in enhancing the integrity of the financial system and adhering to evolving international standards. Strong, cooperative financial control measures are critical to regional security and stability, as both sides stressed.

Hamid AlZaabi underlined the significance of the visit, saying it demonstrated Morocco’s and the UAE’s shared will to fight financial crimes via creativity, confidence, and strategic vision. AlZaabi said, “This partnership enhances our capacity to establish robust, transparent financial systems that are necessary for regional and international stability.”
Morocco’s National Financial Intelligence Authority President Jawhar Nfissi commended the collaboration, emphasizing that the talks took place at a pivotal time as both nations get ready for future reciprocal assessments. In an effort to establish a new standard for the Middle East and North Africa, Nfissi highlighted the breadth and depth of UAE-Morocco collaboration.

Numerous urgent issues were addressed on the agenda, such as the oversight of gaming establishments and casinos, restrictions on the spread of weapons funding, improved interagency cooperation for national risk assessments, and the expanding contribution of the business sector to the advancement of AML/CFT frameworks.

Expressing gratitude for the warm hospitality, AlZaabi reaffirmed the UAE’s long-term commitment to collaborative efforts with Morocco to develop safer, more transparent, and sustainable financial systems across the region.