Dennis Schulz

The UK and UAE are taking a bold step forward in their joint fight against illicit finance. During a two-day summit in London, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to deeper collaboration, with a clear focus on sharing intelligence, tracking financial crime, and tightening the net on global networks that exploit international systems. This move builds on years of cooperation and signals that both governments are raising the bar when it comes to financial integrity. At the heart of this partnership is trust—trust that data can be shared securely, that investigations can be coordinated across borders, and that law enforcement agencies can work as one against highly sophisticated criminal groups. It’s not just about numbers in bank accounts. Illicit finance touches everything from organized crime to terrorism, and both the UK and UAE recognize the global responsibility of tackling it head-on. The summit builds on existing initiatives like the UK–UAE Partnership to Tackle...