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Security warnings 'routine measures' but UAE is safe, president says
The recent security warnings issued against the UAE by UK and US embassies were "routine procedures", President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said.
- WAM
- Published: 13:41 June 28, 2008
- His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the UAE.
- Image Credit: WAM
Abu Dhabi: The recent security warnings issued against the UAE by UK and US embassies were "routine procedures", President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said.
"We recognize the right of every state to take its own measures to protect its citizens, but we also believe [the recent warnings] were nothing but a routine procedure followed by some foreign missions in dealing with any piece of information or even a rumour they receive no matter who credible they are," Shaikh Khalifa was quoted as saying by WAM news agency.
Earlier this month, the UK government raised the terror threat level in the Emirates from "general" to "high".
The US embassy also reiterated its travel advisory to Americans in the Middle East, including the UAE, reminding its citizens to maintain a high level of personal security awareness.
Shaikh Khalifa gave an assurance that the UAE enjoys "a level of security and stability that is the envy of other states."
"Our security is not being achieved by only security measures but also by providing the means of decent and honest living in an atmosphere of respect shown towards all people living on this land," Shaikh Khalifa said.
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