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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Joint Statement Issued by US, Egypt and Qatar on Gaza Ceasefire

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Joint Statement Issued by US, Egypt and Qatar on Gaza Ceasefire
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Joint Statement Issued by US, Egypt and Qatar on Gaza Ceasefire

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Joint Statement Issued by US, Egypt and Qatar on Gaza Ceasefire

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the joint statement issued by US President Joe Biden, Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the Gaza ceasefire, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Kingdom fully supports their efforts to complete the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and address the worsening humanitarian conditions.
It emphasized the urgent need to halt the violence, alleviate suffering, protect civilians, and advance towards ending the occupation, achieving peace and security, and restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

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UAE to Try Criminal Gang for Terrorizing Victims, Collecting Illegal Payments

A general view shows Abu Dhabi's skyline in the Emirati capital, Jan. 24, 2022. (AFP)
A general view shows Abu Dhabi's skyline in the Emirati capital, Jan. 24, 2022. (AFP)
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UAE to Try Criminal Gang for Terrorizing Victims, Collecting Illegal Payments

A general view shows Abu Dhabi's skyline in the Emirati capital, Jan. 24, 2022. (AFP)
A general view shows Abu Dhabi's skyline in the Emirati capital, Jan. 24, 2022. (AFP)

United Arab Emirates Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi ordered on Friday the referral of an organized criminal gang to trial before the Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal - State Security Department - for crimes threatening the state's security, public order, and societal peace.

A thorough seven-month investigation by the Public Prosecution revealed the involvement of over a hundred defendants in forming, managing, and joining a criminal organization known as the "Bahloul" gang, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM).

The group is accused of engaging in illegal activities, accumulating illicit funds, and distributing the proceeds among themselves by exerting power and influence in the areas where they operate.

They allegedly promote their criminal activities through social media platforms and use prohibited tools and weapons to instill fear in their victims, intending to extort money from them as a form of tribute.

Additionally, the gang is accused of laundering money to conceal the illicit origins of their criminal proceeds.

The UAE Attorney-General emphasized that the Public Prosecution will enforce the law decisively against anyone who commits criminal acts or harms and terrorizes people throughout the country.

Law enforcement authorities perform their duties with utmost vigilance and in accordance with legal procedures to maintain the state's security and ensure the safety of its residents, he stressed.

He urged all citizens and residents who consider the UAE their home to report any crimes as soon as they become aware of them, in order to prevent their dire consequences.