Central Bank of the UAE's Code of Conduct
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a comprehensive Code of Conduct outlining ethical and moral standards for its employees and stakeholders.…
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Banking & Finance
8 updates · Updated 2026-07-10
UAE banking and finance updates from CBUAE, SCA, DFSA and FSRA — covering capital adequacy, consumer protection, payment systems, Islamic finance, fund formation and licensing of financial activities.
UAE Anti-Money Laundering Law 2025 — Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025
The UAE's new AML/CFT law — Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 — took effect on 14 October 2025, repealing the 2018 law and adding proliferation-financing, tax-evasion and virtual-asset provisions.
UAE Legislation Portal — Real Estate & Land (Sector 39)
UAE Civil Transactions Law 2026 — New Civil Code (Decree-Law 25/2025)
The UAE's new Civil Code — Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 — takes effect on 1 June 2026, repealing the 1985 law. Key reforms for contracts, capacity and disputes.
UAE Legislation Portal — Finance & Banking (Sector 46)
UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2025 on Child Digital Safety
UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2025 on Child Digital Safety is in force from 1 January 2026, with compliance required by January 2027. What platforms and ISPs must do.
UAE Legislation Portal — Finance & Banking (Sector 46)
UAE Central Bank Law 2025 — Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025
The UAE's new Central Bank Law — Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025 — consolidates banking and insurance regulation under the CBUAE, with a one-year transition to 16 September 2026.
UAE Legislation Portal — Finance & Banking (Sector 46)
Federal Decree-Law No. 21 of 2025 on Veterinary Medical Products
UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 21 of 2025 regulates veterinary medical products and pharmaceutical establishments under the EDE and MOCCAE, with a one-year compliance window.
UAE Legislation Portal — Finance & Banking (Sector 46)
Federal Decree Regulating Industrial and Medical Uses of Industrial Hemp
The UAE has introduced a new federal decree to regulate the industrial and medical uses of industrial hemp. The decree aims to develop and promote the c…
UAE Legislation Portal — Finance & Banking (Sector 46)
Federal Law Regarding the National Zakat Platform
The UAE has introduced a new law to govern and manage Zakat collection and distribution. The law aims to ensure that Zakat is delivered to eligible cate…
UAE Legislation Portal — Finance & Banking (Sector 46)