Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday the designation of 21 individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah on its local terrorism list, in a move aimed at intensifying efforts to combat terrorism financing and dismantle regional financial support networks tied to extremist organizations.
The decision was issued under Cabinet Resolution No. 63 of 2026 concerning the approved list of terrorist individuals and organizations. According to the announcement, the updated list includes 16 Lebanese nationals and five Lebanon-based entities accused of maintaining financial or operational links to Hezbollah.
The state-run Emirates News Agency said the measures form part of the UAE’s broader strategy to strengthen regional and international cooperation against terrorism financing by targeting individuals, companies, and networks allegedly involved in supporting extremist activities.
Officials said the new sanctions are intended to disrupt channels used directly or indirectly to fund organizations classified as terrorist groups.
Under the decision, financial institutions and regulatory authorities across the UAE were instructed to identify and monitor any commercial or financial relationships connected to the listed individuals and entities. Authorities were also ordered to implement legal measures, including the freezing of assets and bank accounts, within less than 24 hours in accordance with UAE law.
The announcement reaffirmed the UAE’s stated commitment to confronting terrorism and extremism in all forms while preventing the financing of organizations deemed threats to regional and international security.
Among the five entities added to the list were several financial and accounting institutions operating in Lebanon, including Bayt al-Mal Lil Muslimeen, Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association, Al-Tasheelat Company, Auditors for Accounting and Auditing, and Experts for Accounting, Auditing and Studies.
The move comes weeks after Emirati authorities announced the dismantling of what they described as a terrorist organization allegedly plotting to destabilize the country. UAE officials previously claimed investigations uncovered links between the network and Iran’s “Wilayat al-Faqih” system, signaling growing regional tensions involving Iran-backed groups.
The latest measures also reflect a wider regional trend toward using financial oversight, sanctions, and legal enforcement as key tools in combating cross-border terrorism financing networks and limiting the operational reach of armed organizations designated as terrorist groups.
