# What is the EDD AML process in UAE?

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What is the EDD AML process?

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When a customer is categorised as high-risk after the Customer Risk Assessment process, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) measures are to be applied for the customer as prescribed under the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws of UAE. The EDD process involves steps such as:

• Seeking additional details about the customer’s identity, business structure, Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), etc such as the Source of Funds, Source of Wealth, etc  
• Adverse media and social profile check  
• Requiring first payment from a bank account held in the customer’s name  
• Senior management approval before onboarding the customer or continuing business relationship with them  
• Enhanced monitoring of customer information and transactions  
• Conducting re-KYC frequently

We conducted a Webinar on Navigating Risk with Enhanced Due Diligence: A Compliance Roadmap, explaining the intricacies of the EDD process. Find its recording here:

> **[Navigating Risk with Enhanced Due Diligence: A Compliance Roadmap](https://amluae.com/navigating-risk-with-enhanced-due-diligence-a-compliance-roadmap/)**
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> In this webinar we will discuss the requirements for conducting Enhanced Due Diligence, the role KYC plays in mitigating the risks and applying additional control measures.