The UAE is ranked 21st globally and 1st regionally on the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2020 issued by Transparency International. The UAE does not tolerate corruption in any way and makes everyone accountable for such deeds, whether in the private or public sector.

Articles 234-239 of the UAE Penal Code set provisions for anti-bribery and corruption and the consequences of the act made by any public officer.

Federal Government employees are strictly forbidden to ask, request or accept any gifts or bribe in order to speed up a process required to be performed, or to prevent employees from performing their assignments, or to ask an employee to persuade another employee to complete a transaction or take action in violation of applicable regulations.

The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) is the supreme audit authority in the United Arab Emirates. It is in charge of protecting government funds and ensuring that they are allocated and spent in accordance with laws and regulations. It is also in charge of fighting fraud and corruption in the government.