UAE Confirms Seven US-Sanctioned Companies Do Not Operate in the Country
The Ministry of Justice clarifies the status of entities sanctioned by the US in connection with Sudan.
Seven companies designated by the United States under its Sudan sanctions program do not have valid commercial licenses and are not operating within the United Arab Emirates (UAE), confirmed the Ministry of Justice on Friday.
The firms were sanctioned on January 7, 2025, and include Capital Tap Holding LLC, Capital Tap Management Consultancies LLC, Capital Tap General Trading LLC, Creative Python LLC, Al Zumoroud and Al Yaqoot Gold & Jewellers LLC, Al Jil Al Qadem General Trading LLC, and Horizon Advanced Solutions General Trading LLC.
Following the sanctions, the UAE government initiated an investigation into these companies and their associated individuals.
The investigation involved seeking additional information from US authorities to support the inquiries.
The Ministry of Justice stated that none of the seven entities possess active business licenses in the UAE, nor do they engage in any operational activities within the nation.
Furthermore, relevant UAE authorities are actively monitoring any potentially suspicious activities in alignment with applicable UAE laws.
In conjunction with the sanctions against these companies, the US also targeted Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), imposing restrictions on his travel and freezing any US-held assets.
Previously, Dagalo had not been sanctioned due to ongoing efforts to mediate discussions between conflicting factions.
The US Treasury Department emphasized that Dagalo, as the overall commander of the RSF, is responsible for the actions of his forces.
In a separate legal matter, the Dibba Al Fujairah Misdemeanor Court fined 14 individuals Dh 1,000 each for public health violations during UAE National Day celebrations.
The defendants were found guilty of endangering public health by spraying soap on passersby, which posed risks to eye safety.
The incident occurred in the Al Faqeet area, where police apprehended the individuals and charged them with actions that could harm public health.
While some defendants confessed to the charges, others denied them.
The court's ruling was based on witness testimonies and the findings of the investigation, affirming the substantiation of the charges against the defendants.
The firms were sanctioned on January 7, 2025, and include Capital Tap Holding LLC, Capital Tap Management Consultancies LLC, Capital Tap General Trading LLC, Creative Python LLC, Al Zumoroud and Al Yaqoot Gold & Jewellers LLC, Al Jil Al Qadem General Trading LLC, and Horizon Advanced Solutions General Trading LLC.
Following the sanctions, the UAE government initiated an investigation into these companies and their associated individuals.
The investigation involved seeking additional information from US authorities to support the inquiries.
The Ministry of Justice stated that none of the seven entities possess active business licenses in the UAE, nor do they engage in any operational activities within the nation.
Furthermore, relevant UAE authorities are actively monitoring any potentially suspicious activities in alignment with applicable UAE laws.
In conjunction with the sanctions against these companies, the US also targeted Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), imposing restrictions on his travel and freezing any US-held assets.
Previously, Dagalo had not been sanctioned due to ongoing efforts to mediate discussions between conflicting factions.
The US Treasury Department emphasized that Dagalo, as the overall commander of the RSF, is responsible for the actions of his forces.
In a separate legal matter, the Dibba Al Fujairah Misdemeanor Court fined 14 individuals Dh 1,000 each for public health violations during UAE National Day celebrations.
The defendants were found guilty of endangering public health by spraying soap on passersby, which posed risks to eye safety.
The incident occurred in the Al Faqeet area, where police apprehended the individuals and charged them with actions that could harm public health.
While some defendants confessed to the charges, others denied them.
The court's ruling was based on witness testimonies and the findings of the investigation, affirming the substantiation of the charges against the defendants.
