The UAE National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing met the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Abu Dhabi to discuss closer cooperation and coordination on initiatives of mutual interest. The discussions covered preparations for the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, scheduled for September 2026, including initiatives to strengthen crime prevention systems. The two sides also addressed regional cooperation through the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force, which the UAE chairs in 2026.