UAE procured $100M in stolen gold from Sudan, investigation finds
Sudan’s civil war has fuelled the flow of gold — both legal and illegal — between the two countries.
The UAE has reportedly acquired more than $100 million worth of gold bullion that was stolen from the Sudanese central bank and its state refinery, a new investigation has found. This illicit trade is fueled by Sudan's ongoing civil war, which has also led to the flow of both legal and illegal gold between the two nations. An Emirati official revealed that the trade has reached nearly $1 billion in 2025, with nearly $30 billion of undeclared artisanal gold exported from Africa to Dubai annually.
The UAE's involvement in this trade has contributed to the brutalization of Sudan's civil war, as militias accused of ethnic cleansing and genocide have gained access to advanced weaponry, including drones, air defense systems, and armored personnel carriers.
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