Compliance and due diligence

At Harrow Gold Traders FZCO, trust, transparency, and integrity form the core of our business model. Based in the Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), we connect verified gold suppliers with qualified wholesale buyers across the UAE and international markets. Explore our compliance framework below to learn how we mitigate transaction risks and ensure responsible sourcing.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers regarding our verification protocols, regulatory standards, and how we safeguard every precious metals transaction against compliance and counterparty risks.

Which regulatory frameworks and standards do you adhere to?

Harrow Gold Traders FZCO is dedicated to operating strictly in accordance with applicable UAE laws and regulations, notably the statutory AML/CFT requirements governing the precious metals sector.

Our compliance structure is formulated with direct reference to globally recognised responsible-sourcing benchmarks, including the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, alongside relevant UAE responsible-sourcing guidelines.

How do you verify suppliers and wholesale buyers?

Every counterparty undergoes a rigorous onboarding procedure before transaction execution, including:

  • Authenticating the business entity and its official trade licence or registration documents.
  • Identifying ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) and authorised corporate representatives.
  • Completing thorough KYC/KYB and AML verification procedures.
  • Screening entities and individuals against international sanctions lists and adverse-media risk indicators.

What happens if a counterparty cannot provide required documentation?

We enforce a strict zero-compromise policy. If any counterparty is unable to provide satisfactory corporate verification, ownership records, or provenance documents, Harrow Gold Traders FZCO will decline to proceed with the transaction.

How do you protect clients against illicit or unverified gold?

The chief risk in wholesale precious metals trading is encountering unverified counterparties or metals of questionable origin, exposing businesses to financial, legal, and reputational peril. We review the full provenance and chain of custody for all materials, confirm commercial and banking details, and deploy enhanced due diligence whenever a transaction or jurisdiction exhibits elevated risk factors.

What information must buyers provide to initiate a trade?

Wholesale buyers should specify their desired gold product specifications, target volumes, required delivery timelines, and commercial parameters, alongside complete corporate KYC documentation for verification.

What are the compliance requirements for prospective suppliers?

Prospective suppliers must supply full details regarding product availability, volume capacity, country of origin, and comprehensive chain-of-custody documentation confirming conflict-free sourcing before commercial terms are established.

Ready to discuss a transaction?

Whether you are a qualified wholesale buyer or an authorised gold supplier, our team is prepared to guide you through verification and transaction execution. Connect directly with our founder Abdulhamid Al Ahmad to review onboarding requirements and trade parameters.