The UAE participated in the 36th meeting of the Arab Counter-Terrorism Experts Group in Cairo, addressing child recruitment by terrorists and evaluating cooperative counter-terrorism measures with international bodies.
The UAE took part in the 36th meeting of the Arab Counter-Terrorism Experts Group at the Arab League’s headquarters in Cairo. This session included a workshop focused on the prevention of child recruitment by terrorist organizations using modern technologies and gaming platforms.
Ambassador Dr. Maha Bakhit, who oversees the Legal Affairs Department and the Technical Secretariat of the Experts Group, indicated that the meeting evaluated the follow-ups from the previous 35th session held in Tunis. It emphasized cooperation with UN bodies and international organizations in counter-terrorism efforts.
Discussions also included the experiences of Arab states regarding countermeasures against the use of drones in terrorism. This reflects a collective Arab effort to tackle new security challenges.
The meeting of the Arab Counter-Terrorism Experts Group serves as a platform for member states to address and collaborate on pressing security issues, particularly terrorism. By focusing on modern threats such as child recruitment through technology, the group enhances its strategies to counteract evolving terrorist tactics. The collaboration with international bodies like the UN is crucial for aligning regional counter-terrorism efforts with global standards.
In summary, the UAE’s participation in the Arab Counter-Terrorism Experts Group meeting illustrates its commitment to collaborative efforts in combating terrorism. Key discussions focused on child recruitment prevention and new security threats like drone use, emphasizing the need for coordinated international actions against terrorism.
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