The decision to base the headquarters of a joint police force of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states in Abu Dhabi is an endorsement of the efficiency and professionalism with which the UAE addresses the undertaking of security.

The UAE is a role model, among global and regional states, in emphasising the protection and security of its citizens and residents, and enabling a culture that promotes harmony.

While regional security threats have forced Arab countries to deliberate on further cooperation and sharing of intelligence among each other, the UAE and its leaders served as an automatic choice for providing an appropriate example in this discipline and leading from the front.

The well-being of the people and the state across this region — political, economic, monetary and military — must never be compromised. It is important for the future generations. The UAE addresses these concerns among its diverse population and serves as a shining example of what can be possible with a holistic and inclusive approach.

The formation of an integrated police force, stationed in Abu Dhabi, is a proactive idea which will address the security concerns of the present and future.