Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa has inaugurated the third joint exercise of the International Security Alliance.
It was hosted by the Interior Ministry.
The field-based exercise, the first of its kind organised by the alliance, involves nine participating countries Bahrain, UAE, France, Italy, Spain, Slovakia, Senegal, Singapore and Morocco as well as representatives of law enforcement agencies, specialised tactical and technical teams, rapid intervention units, aviation, communications and media.
Gen Shaikh Rashid was briefed on the progress of the exercise, the level of co-ordination among participants and the stages of implementation and field performance.
He noted that the exercise demonstrates a high degree of readiness and operational capability in addressing security developments.
The minister also observed part of the activities carried out by the International Security Alliance in accordance with the planned schedule, highlighting the effective interaction among participants and their professional handling of simulation scenarios.
Gen Shaikh Rashid expressed appreciation to UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Lieutenant General Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his initiative in establishing the alliance and supporting its General Secretariat, headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
He underlined the alliance’s growing co-operative role in promoting regional security and stability and emphasised the value of collaboration with international partners.
The minister noted that the exchange of expertise and the co-ordination of international efforts enhance the fight against transnational crime, with the alliance already contributing to the detection of several cross-border cases and the apprehension of suspects.