UAE adds 21 individuals, entities linked to Hezbollah to national terrorism list
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- UAE adds 21 individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah to national terrorism list, tightening measures against terror financing and support networks.
The United Arab Emirates has added 21 individuals and entities to its national terrorism list over alleged links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah, in a move it says is aimed at strengthening efforts to combat terrorism financing and dismantle support networks.
The decision was issued under Cabinet Decision No. 63 of 2026 on the adoption of the country’s list of terrorist persons and organizations. It includes 16 individuals and five entities, according to official statements, and was taken in line with UAE laws and counter-terrorism legislation.
Authorities said the move reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to intensifying international cooperation in combating terrorism financing by coordinating regional and global efforts to target and disrupt networks involved in direct and indirect support for terrorist activities.
Under the decision, all regulatory bodies in the country are required to identify any individuals or entities that may have financial or commercial ties with those listed. Authorities are also mandated to take necessary legal measures, including freezing assets within less than 24 hours in accordance with applicable national laws.
The UAE said the measure underscores its “firm and consistent position” against terrorism and extremism in all its forms, and its determination to prevent any sources of funding for terrorist groups and organizations.
It added that the policy is part of broader efforts to enhance national and regional security and stability, and to counter activities that threaten societal safety or undermine regional and international peace.
The country has previously emphasized a comprehensive approach to counterterrorism, combining security measures with ideological prevention, monitoring of suspicious financial channels, and efforts to cut off illicit funding sources. Officials said this strategy is designed to contain extremist threats and curb cross-border financing networks.
The announcement comes as Gulf states continue to strengthen legal and financial frameworks targeting designated groups and their alleged support structures, in coordination with international partners focused on countering terror financing globally.
