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Building Compliant Fintech Apps in UAE: A Developer's Guide
The UAE's fintech sector is regulated by three authorities: CBUAE, DIFC, and ADGM. Developers must integrate eKYC, AML, data residency, and audit logging from the start. The article outlines licensing requirements and engineering obligations for each jurisdiction.
Meridian48 take
The piece is a solid primer for developers, but it glosses over the complexity of navigating multiple regulators—teams should budget for legal counsel from day one.
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