In a move that reflects the United Arab Emirates’ strong commitment to combating terrorism, the country has decided to list 16 individuals and 5 entities on its local terrorism list due to their connections with the Lebanese Hezbollah. This decision is part of the ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability and combat the illicit financing of terrorist activities.
Details of the New Decision
The UAE Cabinet issued decision No. (63) for the year 2026, which includes 21 individuals and entities on the local terrorism list. This list comprises 16 individuals and 5 entities, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in the UAE. This action strengthens the country’s position aimed at combating all forms of extremism and terrorism.
International Cooperation Efforts
This decision comes as part of the UAE’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation to combat terrorism financing and coordinating regional and international efforts to dismantle networks associated with these activities. Through this measure, all regulatory authorities are required to identify individuals and entities that are financially or commercially linked to those listed and to take necessary actions within 24 hours.
Potential Impacts of the Decision
This decision reflects the UAE’s steadfast stance against terrorism and its commitment to enhancing community security. It aims to prevent any funding sources that contribute to undermining regional and international peace. Through comprehensive measures that combine security with monitoring suspicious financial channels, the UAE seeks to contain extremism and limit its spread.
Listed Individuals and Entities
The list of individuals included on the local terrorism list comprises 16 individuals, all holding Lebanese nationality, including:
- Ali Mohammed Karneeb
- Nasser Hassan Nasr
- Hassan Shahada Othman
- Samir Hassan Fawaz
- Ahmed Mohammed Yazbek
- Eissa Hussein Qusair
- Ibrahim Ali Dahir
- Abbas Hassan Gharib
- Imad Mohammed Bazi
- Azza Youssef Akar
- Waheed Mahmoud Sabiti
- Moustafa Habib Harb
- Mohammed Suleiman Bdeir
- Adeel Mohammed Mansour
- Ali Ahmed Kreshit
- Ni’ma Ahmed Jamil
The entities listed include:
- Bayt Mal Al-Muslimeen
- Al-Qard Al-Hassan Foundation
- Al-Tasheelat LLC
- Auditors for Accounting and Auditing
- Experts for Accounting, Auditing, and Studies
Through this decision, the United Arab Emirates reaffirms its ongoing determination to combat terrorism in all its forms, reflecting its active role in promoting security and peace in the region.