The United Arab Emirates designates 16 Lebanese nationals and five Lebanon-based organisations as “terrorists” over alleged links to Hezbollah, according to the state-run Emirates News Agency (WAM). WAM says UAE authorities instruct relevant regulatory bodies to identify individuals and companies connected to those listed and to freeze any related assets within 24 hours, citing compliance with national laws. The agency frames the move as part of broader UAE efforts to combat terrorism, extremism, and the financing of armed groups, and to strengthen regional and international security.
Multiple reports attribute the designations to the UAE’s official notification and describe the list as part of the UAE “Local Terrorist List.” They also note that the UAE, together with Gulf Cooperation Council countries, designated Hezbollah a terrorist organisation in March 2016.
The articles do not provide additional details on the specific allegations against the individuals and entities beyond the asserted Hezbollah connections, and they do not describe any immediate responses from the designated parties.
