The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to share exclusively with its Founding members an invitation to attend either of two sessions of Akin’s 10th Annual White Collar Investigations & Trade Compliance Seminar. These sessions will be held on 14 May 2025 at the Four Seasons Al Maryah Hotel, Abu Dhabi and on 15 May 2025 at the Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Dubai. Both events start at 1:00 PM GST and end at 5:30 PM GST, and they are preceded by 12 pm lunches. A network reception will follow each event at 5:30 PM GST.
Join Akin for a dynamic discussion on the latest regulatory developments and white collar enforcement trends regarding sanctions, export controls and anti-money laundering laws. This year, Akin will focus on the first 100 days of the Trump administration, a period marked by rapid and transformative changes with significant implications for the U.A.E. business community. This seminar will address a number of questions including:
- What is the future of Russia sanctions under the Trump administration? How will the EU/UK respond?
- How will the “maximum pressure 2.0” campaign against Iran impact the U.A.E.?
- What steps will the Trump administration take to maintain the United States’s competitive edge over China in artificial intelligence?
Akin’s roster of informed speakers will tackle these questions and address other recent regulatory and policy shifts. Additionally, Akin will present a case study of a matter handled by unpacking a recent cross-border investigation concerning compliance with anti-money laundering regulations involving the U.S., U.A.E. and U.K.
Please see below for a high-level agenda:
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Registration and Lunch
- 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. Panel Presentations and Q&A
- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Networking Cocktail Hour
This event is off the record and closed to members of the media.
Please visit the Abu Dhabi registration page or Dubai registration page to book your place.
For questions, please contact MiddleEastevents@akingump.com.
