- Issuing authority
- Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market
- Jurisdiction
- Abu Dhabi Global Market, United Arab Emirates
- Publication date
- October 1, 2026
- Stage
- Final rule
- Official document
- Regulatory Priorities for 2026–2027
- Official source
- wam.ae
On October 1, 2026, the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market published its Regulatory Priorities for 2026–2027, according to the Emirates News Agency. The document provides guidance to licensed firms, advisors, and corporate stakeholders regarding supervisory focus areas across the financial free zone.
The regulatory framework encompasses ten core domains. These include the timeliness of corporate filings, licence renewals, auditor oversight, and beneficial ownership transparency.
The authority stated that supervision and enforcement will be intensified around Anti-Money Laundering and targeted financial sanctions compliance, particularly for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions. Operational scrutiny will also target Company Service Providers and entities misrepresenting their licensing status.
Additionally, the publication sets out key performance indicators to monitor compliance progress and maintain commercial governance standards within the jurisdiction.
Sources
- Emirates News Agency · 2026-10-01
