According to @ambergroup_io, Amber Premium FZE has secured in-principle approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, VARA, for a Virtual Asset Service Provider license. Source: Amber Group tweet dated Dec 17, 2025; Amber Group press release at ambr.io The company said the approval advances its goal to deliver institutional-grade digital wealth management capabilities to clients in the UAE. Source: Amber Group tweet dated Dec 17, 2025; Amber Group press release at ambr.io Amber Group emphasized a compliance-first approach focused on aligning with regulatory expectations, safeguarding clients, and contributing to market integrity. Source: Amber Group tweet dated Dec 17, 2025; Amber Group press release at ambr.io For market participants, this disclosed in-principle approval represents a licensing milestone in Dubai that traders can reference when assessing regulated service availability in the UAE. Source: Amber Group tweet dated Dec 17, 2025; Amber Group press release at ambr.io