Abu dhabi: A delegation from the General Secretariat of the UAE’s National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing visited the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Abu Dhabi. This visit was part of ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and coordinate initiatives in areas of mutual interest.
According to Emirates News Agency, Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, Secretary-General and Vice Chairman of the committee, engaged in discussions with Dr. Hatem Aly, Regional Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for the GCC countries. They focused on the latest developments related to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, which is scheduled for September 2026.
The meeting covered key topics and events on the congress agenda and explored opportunities to support initiatives aimed at strengthening crime prevention systems. Additionally, the discussions included the framework for joint regional work within the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), chaired by the UAE this year. Both parties affirmed the positive level of cooperation and their constructive contribution to supporting relevant regional and international efforts.