UAE cracks down on Muslim Brotherhood networks

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially added 19 individuals and entities to its Local Terrorist List, citing their alleged links to the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood organisation.

The inclusion comprises 11 individuals and 8 entities, with the aim of disrupting networks involved in financing terrorism and related activities, both directly and indirectly. 

This move is part of the UAE's ongoing national and international efforts to combat terrorism, enhance security, and safeguard stability.

The UAE has mandated financial institutions and regulatory bodies to implement the necessary measures, in line with existing laws and regulations, to freeze the assets and restrict the operations of these designated entities and individuals.

Individuals Added to the List

The 11 individuals added to the list have nationalities or links to multiple countries, reflecting the transnational nature of the networks involved. The listed individuals include:

1. Yousuf Hassan Ahmed Al Mulla – Nationality: Sweden (former: Liberia).
2. Saeed Khadim Ahmed bin Touq Al Marri – Nationality: Türkiye/UAE.
3. Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim Ali Al Hammadi – Nationality: Sweden/UAE.
4. Ilham Abdullah Ahmed Al Hashimi – Nationality: UAE.
5. Jasem Rashid Khalfan Rashid Al Shamsi – Nationality: UAE.
6. Khaled Obaid Yousuf Buatabh Al Zaabi – Nationality: UAE.
7. Abdulrahman Hassan Munif Abdullah Hassan Al Jabri – Nationality: UAE.
8. Humaid Abdullah Abdulrahman Al Jarman Al Nuaimi – Nationality: UAE.
9. Abdulrahman Omar Salem Bajbair Al Hadrami – Nationality: Yemen.
10. Ali Hassan Ali Hussein Al Hammadi – Nationality: UAE.
11. Mohammed Ali Hassan Ali Al Hammadi – Nationality: UAE.

Entities Under Scrutiny

The 8 entities designated in the list are all based in the United Kingdom, highlighting the international scope of the UAE’s efforts to combat terrorism financing. These entities include:

1. Cambridge Education and Training Center Ltd.
2. IMA6INE Ltd.
3. Wembley Tree Ltd.
4. Waslaforall.
5. Future Graduates Ltd.
6. Yas for Investment and Real Estate.
7. Holdco UK Properties Limited.
8. Nafel Capital.

A Commitment to Counterterrorism

The UAE’s Cabinet emphasized that this decision is a testament to its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and its support networks. By disrupting financial flows and operational networks, the UAE seeks to enhance global security cooperation and combat extremist activities.