The UAE is a global financial hub, and regulators demand rigorous AML compliance. Tracefort delivers a complete AML solution designed specifically for Dubai and UAE-based institutions, combining real-time screening, intelligent risk scoring, and automated CBUAE reporting in one powerful platform.
AML Solution Dubai UAE – AI-Powered Compliance for Financial Institutions
Stay compliant with Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) regulations using Tracefort's comprehensive AML solution. Our AI-powered platform automates PEP screening, sanctions checks, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting—helping banks, fintechs, and financial institutions in Dubai and across the UAE meet strict anti-money laundering requirements with confidence.
Why UAE Financial Institutions Choose Tracefort’s AML Solution
Real-Time Sanctions & PEP Screening
Our AML solution continuously monitors customers and transactions against:
UAE Local Terrorist List
Instant alerts for matches against the UAE’s domestic sanctions database
UN Consolidated Sanctions List
Global sanctions coverage updated in real-time
Politically Exposed Persons (PEP)
Comprehensive PEP screening with global coverage
Adverse Media
AI-powered monitoring of negative news and risk indicators
100+ Global and Local
Compliance is No Longer Optional
The UAE Ministry of Economy and CBUAE have entered a period of strict enforcement.
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Identifying and verifying clients
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Assessing client and transaction risk
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Monitoring relationships on an ongoing basis
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Maintaining clear and retrievable records
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Reporting suspicious activity where required
Automated CBUAE Compliance Reporting
Generate export-ready AML reports tailored to Central Bank of the UAE guidelines. Simplify audits and regulatory inspections with one-click, error-free documentation that meets CBUAE standards.
- Real-Time Monitoring Logs: A continuous history of transaction and client behavior oversight.
- Business Risk Assessments: Documented evidence of your firm’s specific risk exposure.
- Versioned Audit Trails: Every compliance decision, timestamped and traceable.
Meet AURA — Your AI Compliance Officer
Shield now comes with AURA, TraceFort’s built-in AI compliance officer.
AURA reviews every screening result, analyzes risk context, and delivers human-like summaries for potential matches — helping compliance teams make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions.
- Smart Case Analysis: Understands name variations, jurisdiction links, and sanction context to evaluate match likelihood.
- Risk Summaries: Generates short, clear summaries explaining why a hit may be critical or false positive.
- Decision Guidance: Provides risk recommendations based on match strength, list type, and historical data.
- Privacy-First AI: AURA runs fully within Shield’s secure infrastructure — your data never leaves your region or compliance boundary.
AURA transforms compliance from reactive checking to proactive intelligence
turning raw screening hits into actionable insight in seconds.
Understanding CBUAE AML Regulations
The Central Bank of the UAE mandates strict anti-money laundering measures for all financial institutions operating in Dubai and across the Emirates. Key requirements include:
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
• Ongoing monitoring of business relationships
• Record keeping for minimum 5 years
• Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR)
• Compliance officer appointment and training
• Regular risk assessments
• Ongoing monitoring of business relationships
• Record keeping for minimum 5 years
• Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR)
• Compliance officer appointment and training
• Regular risk assessments
goAML UAE Registration
The Central Bank of the UAE requires all regulated businesses to register on the goAML platform to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations.
Tracefort supports your goAML UAE registration requirements by providing the documentation and audit trails needed for compliance with the UAE’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) reporting system.
DFSA and FSRA Compliance
Financial institutions operating within the UAE’s financial free zones must comply with the regulations set by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). These frameworks are designed to uphold transparency, mitigate risk, and ensure adherence to international AML and regulatory standards.
• AML and compliance framework development
• Policy and procedure drafting aligned with DFSA and FSRA requirements
• Record keeping for minimum 5 years
• Ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting support
• Regular risk assessments
• Policy and procedure drafting aligned with DFSA and FSRA requirements
• Record keeping for minimum 5 years
• Ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting support
• Regular risk assessments
How TraceFort Supports UAE AML Compliance
One-Click Setup & Sanctions Screening: Instantly check names against UAE Local Terrorist and UN Global lists.
Ongoing Monitoring
Monitor changes in client risk throughout the relationship.
Traceable Decision Engine
Every approval or rejection is logged with the specific “why” behind it.
Rapid Setup
Designed for firms that need to be compliant today, not in six months.
Ready To Explore?
Stop worrying about your next inspection. Secure your firm with TraceFort’s automated compliance engine today.
Performance You Can Trust
120
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global data sources updated in real-time
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250
ms average response time
60
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fewer false positives with contextual AI analysis
99.9
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uptime across all environments
Enterprise-Grade Security and Regulatory Compliance
Your data privacy and compliance integrity come first.
Compliance Made Affordable
Save 25%
Growth
$80/ month
- Up to 500 screenings/month
- API & workflow integration
- All Databases Including Local List
- Enhanced name-matching accuracy (AI-powered)
- Priority support
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$149/ month
- Up to 2,500 screenings/month
- API & workflow integration
- All Databases Including Local List
- Enhanced name-matching accuracy (AI-powered)
- Priority support
Scale
Custom Pricing
- Unlimited AML screenings*
- API & workflow integration
- Advanced risk scoring & reporting tools
- Custom integrations Support
- SLA-backed uptime & dedicated account manager
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Tracefort the best AML solution in Dubai UAE?
Tracefort combines AI-powered screening, real-time monitoring, and UAE-specific compliance features—including direct integration with the UAE Local Terrorist List and CBUAE-aligned reporting—at a price point accessible to businesses of all sizes.
How does Tracefort handle UAE data residency requirements?
Our platform is hosted regionally with data centers in the UAE and broader GCC region, ensuring your customer data remains within compliance boundaries while delivering fast, reliable performance.
How long does it take to get our firm compliant with TraceFort?
Most firms are live within 24 hours. Our “Plug-and-Play” dashboard requires no coding, allowing your compliance officer to start screening clients and generating risk assessments immediately.
Does TraceFort screen against the UAE Local Terrorist List?
Yes. TraceFort provides real-time integration with both the UAE Local Terrorist List and the UN Consolidated Sanctions List, and 100+ Other Lists ensuring you are alerted the moment a client’s status changes.
What happens if a regulator asks why we approved a specific client?
This is where TraceFort excels. Every decision is backed by a Versioned Audit Trail. You can show the regulator exactly what the risk score was at the time of onboarding, which sanctions lists were checked, and the specific compliance logic that was active that day.
Can Tracefort integrate with our existing banking systems?
Yes. Our REST API and customized SDKs integrate seamlessly with core banking systems, CRM platforms, and onboarding workflows used by UAE financial institutions.
What is the implementation timeline for UAE banks?
Most institutions are live within 24-48 hours. Our “Plug-and-Play” dashboard requires minimal technical resources, allowing your compliance team to start screening clients immediately.
Tracefort support Arabic name matching?
Yes. Our AI-powered name matching understands Arabic script, transliteration variations, and cultural naming conventions—critical for accurate screening in the UAE market.
Does TraceFort replace internal compliance responsibility?
No. TraceFort supports AML execution and documentation, while compliance responsibility remains with the firm.
