UAE Responds to US Sanctions: Companies Tied to Sudan Are Not Active in the Emirates

The UAE Ministry of Justice issued a statement on Friday, confirming that seven companies recently sanctioned by the United States in relation to Sudan are neither operating in the Emirates nor hold valid business licenses.

The companies, which were included in the U.S. sanctions program targeting Sudan, are:

• Capital Tap Holding LLC
• Capital Tap Management Consultancies LLC
• Capital Tap General Trading LLC
• Creative Python LLC
• Al Yaqoot Gold and Al Zumoroud & Jewellers LLC
• Al Jil Al Qadem General Trading LLC
• Horizon Advanced Solutions General Trading LLC

Following the sanctions, the UAE Ministry of Justice launched an internal investigation to verify the status of these entities. The Ministry’s statement clarified that no licenses were active for these companies in the UAE, and none were engaged in business operations within the country.

Moreover, the Ministry emphasized that it had reached out to U.S. authorities to gather further details to support the ongoing investigation. The UAE remains committed to maintaining rigorous oversight of its financial systems, and relevant authorities will continue to monitor for any potentially suspicious activities, ensuring compliance with the nation’s legal frameworks.