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Webinar: Virtual Assets in the UAE: Regulatory Developments, Licensing and Compliance Considerations

Date and Time

5 November 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Venue

Zoom

Organized By

Dubai Chambers & Afridi & Angell

Event Type

Webinar

About the Webinar

The UAE has established itself as a leading regional hub for virtual assets and digital finance, with a regulatory framework that has continued to develop significantly since the introduction of Dubai's Virtual Assets Law in 2022 and the establishment of the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This webinar will provide an update on the UAE's evolving virtual asset regulatory landscape, with a particular focus on developments in Dubai and VARA's regulatory framework. The webinar will also provide an opportunity to discuss recent regulatory developments and enforcement trends, as well as the practical challenges faced by businesses seeking to navigate the UAE's increasingly sophisticated virtual asset regulatory environment. VARA's current framework includes compulsory Company, Compliance and Risk Management, Technology and Information, and Market Conduct Rulebooks, alongside activity-specific requirements.

Language: English

Objectives

The participants will gain better understanding of:

The UAE’s evolving virtual asset regulatory landscape.
VARA’s regulatory framework and licensing requirements.
Key compliance obligations for virtual asset businesses.
AML/CFT and sanctions requirements applicable to VASPs.
Marketing, advertising and promotional requirements for virtual assets.
Recent regulatory developments and enforcement trends.
Key considerations for businesses entering or expanding in the UAE virtual asset market.

https://events.dubaichambers.com/en/?eventId=6066453

Agenda

Participation Fees

(Excluding VAT)

Dubai Chambers' Member: AED 150/-
Non-member: AED 400/-
%10 discount available for groups of three or more.

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Speakers

Abdus Samad

Partner at Afridi & Angell

Abdus Samad (Samad) advises on a broad range of regulatory, fintech and cryptocurrency-related matters, including mergers and acquisitions, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and other compliance matters and enforcement issues.

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