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The United Arab Emirates has designated 16 individuals and five entities on its Local Terrorist List over alleged links to Lebanon's Hezbollah, state news agency WAM reported.
The move was issued under Cabinet Resolution No. 63 of 2026 and requires relevant authorities to freeze any associated assets within 24 hours. All 16 individuals are Lebanese nationals, and all five entities are based in Lebanon.
What does the UAE's Hezbollah terrorism designation mean?
The UAE's designation requires all relevant regulatory authorities to identify any financial or commercial links with the listed individuals and entities and take immediate action under UAE law, including asset freezes within 24 hours. The move forms part of the UAE's broader efforts to disrupt networks involved in terrorism financing, including through direct and indirect support channels.
Who is on the UAE's new Hezbollah terrorism list?
The 16 designated individuals are all Lebanese nationals:
- Ali Mohammed Karneeb
- Nasser Hassan Nasr
- Hassan Shehadeh Osman
- Samer Hassan Fawaz
- Ahmed Mohammed Yazbek
- Isa Hussein Qasir
- Ibrahim Ali Daher
- Abbas Hassan Ghareeb
- Emad Mohammed Bazzi
- Ezzat Yousef Akr
- Wahid Mahmud Sbeiti
- Mustafa Habib Harb
- Mohammed Suleiman Badir
- Adel Mohammad Mansour
- Ali Ahmed Krisht
- Nima Ahmad Jamil
The five designated entities, all based in Lebanon, are:
- Bayt Al-Mal Al-Muslimeen
- Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association
- Al-Tasheelat Company
- The Auditors for Accounting and Auditing
- Al-Khobara for Accounting, Auditing and Studies
Why is the UAE targeting Hezbollah-linked networks?
Authorities said the decision reflects the UAE's longstanding policy of countering terrorism and extremism in all forms, and preventing the financing of designated groups.
The UAE has intensified measures against suspected terror financing networks in recent years, using a combination of security, financial, and regulatory tools. The designations form part of wider efforts to strengthen regional and international security and stability.
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