Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives King of Morocco

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King of Morocco Mohammed VI (WAM)
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King of Morocco Mohammed VI (WAM)
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives King of Morocco

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King of Morocco Mohammed VI (WAM)
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King of Morocco Mohammed VI (WAM)

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, discussed with King of Morocco Mohammed VI the strong ties between the UAE and Morocco, as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Both sides discussed ways of developing and diversifying their political, economic, cultural and development cooperation to achieve the aspirations of their countries and peoples.

The Crown Prince stressed that, under the leadership of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is keen to strengthen its relations with Morocco to reinforce joint Arab action in light of the challenges faced by the region.

King Mohammed expressed his happiness at visiting UAE and highlighted the strong ties between the two countries while praising UAE’s efforts to promote joint Arab action under the leadership of Sheikh Khalifa.

At the end of the meeting, both sides highlighted their keenness to strengthen their relations, and promote cooperation, coordination and joint action, to serve the interests of Arab communities and face the challenges and dangers threatening the region’s security and stability.

They also stressed the need for continued coordination and consultation between the two countries on the latest regional developments.

Sheikh Mohamed also received on Monday US State Department's Special Envoy retired Lt. Anthony Zinni.

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the US envoy and discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.



Drug Trafficking Networks Busted in Riyadh, Hail

The Saudi Interior Ministry stressed the vigilance of security forces in confronting criminal schemes (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Interior Ministry stressed the vigilance of security forces in confronting criminal schemes (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Drug Trafficking Networks Busted in Riyadh, Hail

The Saudi Interior Ministry stressed the vigilance of security forces in confronting criminal schemes (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Interior Ministry stressed the vigilance of security forces in confronting criminal schemes (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi security forces have dismantled criminal networks operating in the Riyadh and Hail regions that were trafficking in amphetamine, methamphetamine (known locally as shabu), and medically regulated pills, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.

The networks were uncovered based on intelligence gathered by relevant authorities within the ministry, a ministry spokesperson said in a statement. A total of 37 individuals were arrested, including 28 Saudi nationals—among them one employee from the Interior Ministry, two from the National Guard, two from the Ministry of Defense, and one from the Ministry of Health.

Also detained were two Ethiopian nationals accused of violating border security laws, five Syrian expatriates, and two Yemenis—one a resident and the other a visitor.

Authorities said all legal procedures had been completed, and the suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation.

The Interior Ministry said the announcement underscored the vigilance of Saudi security forces in confronting criminal plots aimed at targeting the kingdom and its youth with narcotics.

It added that authorities would continue to thwart such schemes and take firm action against anyone involved, regardless of their status, to safeguard the security of Saudi Arabia, its citizens, and residents.