The United Arab Emirates has officially updated its local terrorist list, adding 16 individuals and five organizations that have alleged ties to the Lebanese group Hezbollah. This directive, established through Cabinet Resolution No. 63 of 2026, mandates that all relevant regulatory bodies immediately identify any existing commercial or financial connections to these entities. Authorities have been instructed to act swiftly, with a requirement to freeze any associated assets within 24 hours to ensure full compliance with national security regulations.

This move underscores the UAE’s persistent strategy to dismantle the funding networks that fuel terrorism and extremism across the region. By targeting both specific individuals and the financial institutions suspected of facilitating illicit monetary flows, the government aims to bolster both local and international security. These efforts reflect a broader, comprehensive commitment to neutralizing cross-border threats and ensuring that suspicious financial activities are monitored and disrupted to maintain regional peace and stability.