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Sisi Mourns Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)
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Sisi Mourns Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi gives a statement about Covid-19 vaccination during an European Union - African Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, 18 February 2022. (EPA)

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi mourned on Friday the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"He was a men of men and among the greatest of leaders," he said in a post on his official Facebook page.

He remarked that Sheikh Khalifa had dedicated his life to his country and nation, leading the UAE "to become an example of development and modernity in our region and world."

He hailed the late leader's love for Egypt, describing him as a "loyal friend."

Sisi offered Egypt's condolences to the UAE, its leadership and people.

The UAE had declared Sheikh Khalifa's death on Friday.

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Saudi Interior Ministry Highlights Successful Efforts at Countering Narcotics

Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)
Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry Highlights Successful Efforts at Countering Narcotics

Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)
Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)

Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood, said on Tuesday that the Kingdom implemented a comprehensive security campaign that successfully dealt with drug-related crimes.
He said the campaign entailed coordinated security plans involving all concerned parties.
Dawood, who led the Kingdom's delegation to the 2nd Baghdad International Conference on Countering Narcotics 2024 held in Iraq on Monday, stressed the need to strengthen efforts among the participating nations to control the spread of narcotics and to discuss mechanisms to stop drug trafficking.
He emphasized that countering smuggling and drug trafficking fall in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 top priorities.
Dawood highlighted the Kingdom's commitment to dealing with the dangers posed by drugs to the security and stability of society by harnessing national capabilities to raise the society's awareness to this threat.