Hessa Buhumaid

Identity

Role: Min. of State Without Portfolio
Country: United Arab Emirates
Nationality: United Arab Emirates

PEP categories · 1

FATF-aligned categorisation. Each category indicates a different scope of enhanced due diligence.

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Sources · 1

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CIA World Leaders	CIA World Leaders (PEP)	View source record ↗

Possible matches in other source lists · 1

Records in other lists with high name overlap that may describe the same person. We have not aggregated these into the record above because date of birth, nationality, or both were not published by one or more sources. Review each below and verify identity against the source record before treating as the same individual.

Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid

United Arab Emirates

85% indicative

Why we surfaced this:

✓ Shares 2 name tokens: buhumaid, hessa
✓ Both sources report nationality united arab emirates
✗ Date of birth not published by at least one source

Identity matching — read this first. Sanctions and PEP records are aggregated from independent publishers, each of which spells names differently and publishes a different subset of identifying attributes (date of birth, nationality, place of birth, official identifiers). We aggregate records as a single individual only when date of birth or a combination of strong attributes confirms identity. Lower-confidence matches are surfaced as Possible matches with the specific evidence — they are not silently combined. You must independently verify identity against the issuing authority's source record before any sanctions, AML, or compliance determination.

What a PEP designation means

A Politically Exposed Person is an individual who holds, or has held, a prominent public function. The Financial Action Task Force's Recommendations 12 and 22 require regulated entities to apply enhanced due diligence (EDD) when establishing or maintaining business relationships with PEPs, their family members, and close associates.

Being a PEP is not a finding of wrongdoing or a sanction. It is a structural risk flag that requires additional verification of source of funds, source of wealth, and ongoing transaction monitoring.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hessa Buhumaid a sanctioned individual?

No. Hessa Buhumaid is listed as a Politically Exposed Person, not on any sanctions list. PEP status flags enhanced AML/KYC due diligence under FATF Recommendations 12 and 22 — it is not a sanction or a finding of wrongdoing.

What is a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)?

A PEP is an individual entrusted with a prominent public function — or their family members and close associates. Under FATF Recommendations 12 and 22, regulated firms apply enhanced due diligence to PEPs because the position carries higher money-laundering and corruption risk. Being a PEP is a risk category, not an accusation.

Why is Hessa Buhumaid flagged as a PEP?

Hessa Buhumaid is listed as a Politically Exposed Person in the role of Min. of State Without Portfolio, United Arab Emirates. This reflects a prominent public position that triggers enhanced due diligence — it does not imply any wrongdoing.

Does PEP status mean Hessa Buhumaid has done something wrong?

No. A PEP flag is a due-diligence risk category, not an allegation, conviction, or sanction. It signals that counterparties should apply enhanced AML/KYC checks under FATF guidance.

Disclaimer. This page is informational only and does not constitute legal advice or a compliance determination. Common names may match multiple individuals — verify identity (DOB, nationality, place of birth) independently before any business decision. PEP data sourced from Wikidata public-office records. Last refreshed: 2026-07-03.