Exclusive, Voice of Emirates – Researcher and political analyst Tariq Abu Zeinab confirmed in an exclusive statement to Voice of Emirates that the decision to designate a new terrorist organization represents a comprehensive security and financial approach.
Abu Zeinab explained the dimensions of this decision in the following points:
Targeting the logistical infrastructure: The decision does not only target the military wings, but also strikes at the economic networks that constitute the lifeblood of terrorist organizations.
Tightening the banking noose: This step will directly impact the movement of funds linked to Hezbollah inside and outside Lebanon. It also raises the level of international oversight and limits the organization’s ability to maneuver financially through unofficial channels.
Decisive international coordination: Abu Zeinab stressed that regional and international cooperation is the crucial element in closing loopholes. These loopholes are exploited by terrorist organizations to circumvent sanctions.
Tariq Abu Zeinab added that the UAE has become a leading regional model, not only in monitoring threats, but also in possessing a proactive and decisive vision that dries up the sources of violence before they reach societies.
UAE’s message: National security is a “red line”
This move reaffirms the UAE’s unwavering commitment to combating extremism in all its forms.
The objective extends far beyond a mere “list of names”; it represents a national and international commitment to bolstering security and stability. It also confronts all threats to regional and global peace by disrupting direct and indirect funding networks.
With this decision, the UAE reaffirms its status as a key and reliable partner in the global counterterrorism effort. This is achieved through well-defined financial and security policies that leave nothing to chance.
Details of the preemptive “financial strike”
It is worth noting that the UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. (63) of 2026, which adds 21 new individuals and entities to the local terrorism list for their affiliation with the Lebanese organization Hezbollah.
The new resolution includes the addition of 16 individuals and 5 entities to the local list, based on the laws and legislation adopted in the country.
The resolution did not stop at mere classification; it also set a strict timetable for implementation, obligating regulatory authorities to undertake the following:
Identify any individuals or entities affiliated with or linked to the listed names through commercial or financial ties.
Take measures to freeze assets and funds within a record time not exceeding 24 hours.