Live Online Virtual Training

From Suspicion to Intelligence: Advanced AML, EDD & OSINT for Compliance Professionals

From Red Flag Detection to goAML Reporting: A Practitioner’s Guide to Financial Intelligence and Regulatory Compliance in the Middle East

This programme is designed to build practical AML competence across financial institutions, DNFBPs, and corporate teams. It equips professionals with the skills to identify suspicious activity, conduct risk-based due diligence, file compliant reports, and use financial intelligence—including open-source tools—to strengthen compliance frameworks.

08th – 10th September 2026 Online Virtual Training

SAUDI ARABIA9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
DUBAI10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
LONDON7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
MALAYSIA2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Secure Your Seat View Agenda
Financial Intelligence
OSINT Tracking
ACTIVE
Entity Resolution VERIFIED ✓
Regulatory Risk
EDD Checks
FIU Reporting
goAML STRs
Course Duration
3 Days
Format
Live Online Virtual Training
Location
Online Virtual Training
Certification
Certificate of Attendance
Core Focus
AML, EDD, OSINT & Financial Crime Compliance
COMPLIANCE

Course Overview

This programme is designed to build practical AML competence across financial institutions, DNFBPs, and corporate teams operating in the UAE and wider GCC.

It equips professionals with the skills to identify suspicious activity, conduct risk-based due diligence, file compliant reports, and use financial intelligence — including open-source tools — to strengthen compliance frameworks.

The training moves from AML fundamentals & red flags, to due diligence & reporting, and finally to financial intelligence & OSINT, making it directly applicable to compliance roles across the region.

Key Learning Outcomes

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Identify Red Flags: Identify AML red flags by sector, product, and customer type.

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Regulatory Alignment: Apply UAE Federal AML Law No. 20/2018 and CBUAE/DFSA/ADGM expectations in day-to-day decisions.

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CDD & EDD Mastery: Conduct risk-based CDD and EDD to regulatory standard, including PEP and UBO assessments.

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goAML Reporting: Draft and submit compliant Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) via goAML.

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Applied OSINT: Use OSINT tools ethically within UAE data protection law for due diligence purposes.

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Audit-Ready Documentation: Produce audit-ready AML documentation and evidence files.

Why You Should Attend

A highly practical learning experience targeting the real risks behind the rules.

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Beyond Checkbox Compliance

Move beyond theoretical compliance — understand the real risks behind the rules and how criminals operate.

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Reduce Regulatory Exposure

Reduce regulatory and reputational exposure with stronger, defensible identification and reporting practices.

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Practical UAE/GCC Focus

Build practical skills, not theory-heavy content — every session is securely anchored to actual UAE and GCC scenarios.

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Executive Confidence

Gain confidence handling high-risk clients, PEPs and complex ownership structures. Essential for MLRO and leadership roles.

OSINT

Training Agenda

3-Day Live Online Executive Programme

Day 1
Foundations, Typologies & Red Flags
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Session 1 & 2: Money Laundering Works & GCC Typologies
  • Placement, layering, integration with GCC examples.
  • Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) & invoicing frauds.
  • Real Estate Layering (Offshore SPVs, nominee ownership).
  • Virtual Assets & Crypto Risks (VARA AML obligations).
Session 3 & 4: TF, Proliferation & GCC Framework
  • Difference between TF and ML, UN resolutions.
  • UAE Federal AML Law No.20/2018 & amendments.
  • CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM supervisory expectations.
  • DNFBP obligations and goAML reporting requirements.
Session 5: Red Flags & Risk Indicators
  • Structuring, smurfing, unexplained wealth.
  • High-risk jurisdictions, shell companies, and unverifiable UBOs.
  • Sector-specific indicators (real estate, legal, accounting).
Session 6: Scenario Exercise – Red Flag Identification
  • Analyze Dubai real estate layering via offshore SPV.
  • Identify red flags, assign risk ratings, recommend next steps.
Day 2
Due Diligence, Risk Assessment & Reporting
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Session 1 & 2: CDD & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
  • Customer identification and verification standards in the UAE.
  • UBO verification and PEP screening.
  • EDD triggers, source of wealth verification, and senior management approvals.
  • Correspondent banking and VASP risk management.
Session 3 & 4: Scenario Exercises (Gap Analysis & PEP Role-Play)
  • Review a UAE DNFBP onboarding file to identify compliance gaps.
  • Live senior management approval simulation involving a GCC PEP.
  • Conduct EDD interviews and document approval rationale.
Session 5: STRs & Reporting Obligations
  • Legal reporting thresholds, timelines, and goAML filing procedures.
  • Difference between suspicion and certainty.
  • Characteristics of high-quality STRs and MLRO escalation workflows.
Session 6: Scenario Exercise – STR Drafting Practicum
  • Draft and peer-review a full STR narrative.
  • Participants prepare strong, goAML-ready STRs avoiding common errors.
Day 3
Financial Intelligence, OSINT & Applied Investigation
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Session 1 & 2: FIUs, Intelligence & OSINT in CDD/EDD
  • Role of FIUs, Egmont Group, and UAE FIU operations.
  • Public-private partnerships (Project FORGE) & asset tracing.
  • Key OSINT sources: UAE Ministry of Economy, DIFC, ADGM registries.
  • Adverse media methodologies, OFAC/EU/UAE sanctions screening.
Session 3: Scenario Exercise – OSINT Investigation
  • Investigate a UAE company using public sources.
  • Verify ownership, conduct sanctions/adverse media screening.
  • Prepare an audit-ready OSINT evidence log respecting UAE PDPL.
Session 4 & 5: Blockchain OSINT & Capstone Exercise
  • Wallet tracing, transaction flow analysis, and detection of mixers.
  • Full multi-jurisdiction investigation involving complex corporate structures and PEP exposure.
  • Perform complete CDD/EDD reviews, draft STR recommendations, and present findings.
10:00 – 11:05 amSession 1 (1 hr 5 mins)
11:05 – 11:15 amMorning Break
11:15 – 12:30 pmSession 2 (1 hr 15 mins)
12:30 – 12:40 pmShort Break
12:40 – 01:45 pmSession 3 (1 hr 5 mins)
01:45 – 02:30 pmLunch & Networking Break
02:30 – 03:35 pmSession 4 (1 hr 5 mins)
03:35 – 03:45 pmAfternoon Break
03:45 – 04:30 pmSession 5 (45 mins)
* Schedule illustrated using Dubai (GST/GMT+4) base timezone format. Class concludes daily at 4:30 PM local time (plus corresponding timezone offsets for Saudi/London/Malaysia).

Who Should Attend?

This cross-industry executive program is essential for professionals managing regulatory compliance and financial crime risks.

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    MLROs & Deputy MLROs and compliance officers in UAE-regulated firms.
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    Relationship Managers and client-facing staff in banks and financial institutions.
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    Legal, Audit & Risk Professionals in DNFBPs (lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, TCSPs).
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    Corporate Governance Teams and finance teams with broad AML obligations.
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    Analyst Teams responsible for CDD, EDD, STR filing, or transaction monitoring.

Course Deliverables

Everything you need to strengthen your compliance frameworks

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    Certificate of Attendance

    Recognized documentation of your AML & Compliance executive training.

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    Digital Course Materials

    Soft copies of all presentations, OSINT toolkits, and framework guidelines.

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    AML & OSINT Analytical Frameworks

    Ready-to-use blueprints for setting up CDD/EDD matrices and conducting investigations.

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    goAML Reporting Implementation Guide

    Best practices for integrating intelligence, preventing tipping-off, and filing compliant STRs.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

An intensive 3-day program designed to build practical AML competence across financial institutions and DNFBPs operating in the UAE and GCC. It covers red flag detection, EDD procedures, and utilizing OSINT financial intelligence tools.

MLROs, Deputy MLROs, Compliance Officers, Relationship Managers, and Legal/Audit professionals in DNFBPs who handle Customer Due Diligence (CDD), EDD, and transaction monitoring.

The course covers UAE Federal AML Law No. 20/2018, CBUAE/DFSA/ADGM expectations, goAML reporting, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering, and FATF guidelines.

The course is delivered as Live Online Virtual Training spanning 3 days (08th - 10th September 2026), accommodating multiple global timezones including Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Malaysia, and London.

Individual delegates are USD 1,495, groups (2-3) are USD 1,295/delegate, and corporate groups (4+) are USD 995/delegate. The fee covers the live course sessions, digital materials, and a Certificate of Attendance.

Yes, all participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from InduLead International upon successfully completing the training.

Investment & Registration

Event Code: CS-AML-005  |  08th – 10th September 2026  |  Online Virtual Training

Delegate 1

USD 1,495

Book 1 delegate

Per delegate

Group

USD 1,295

Book 2 to 3 delegates

Per delegate · Best Value

Corporate

USD 995

Book 4 or more

Per delegate · All pricing excl. taxes

Enrollment Application

Payment is required within 5 working days of receiving the invoice. For 6+ delegates, contact us directly at training@indulead.com