Abu Dhabi Police commander-in-chief hosts Egyptian ambassador to discuss security cooperation

Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi met Essam Ashour at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters to explore enhanced policing and security collaboration between the UAE and Egypt.

Abu Dhabi Police commander-in-chief hosts Egyptian ambassador to discuss security cooperation

ABU DHABI, 11th September, 2026 — Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, received Essam Ashour, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the UAE, at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters.

During the meeting, Major General Al Muhairi reaffirmed the deep‑rooted, fraternal and historic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt, underlining their sustained development across multiple fields. The discussion focused on matters of mutual interest and on practical ways to enhance cooperation in policing and security.

Both sides examined avenues for exchanging expertise and strengthening joint efforts that support public safety and law enforcement objectives. The talks reflected a shared interest in consolidating institutional ties and promoting operational collaboration between Abu Dhabi Police and Egyptian security counterparts.

The visit forms part of ongoing diplomatic and security engagement between the two countries. By convening at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, the meeting underscored the Emirate’s role as a focal point for federal and international security partnerships and for the sharing of professional knowledge and best practice.

Officials on both sides described the discussions as constructive, with an emphasis on practical cooperation that can be translated into enhanced capability and coordination. Although no specific programmes or timelines were announced, the conversation was framed as contributing to the broader objective of strengthening bilateral cooperation in policing and related security fields.

The exchange follows a pattern of regular high‑level contacts between UAE and Egyptian authorities in areas of common interest, reflecting the two countries’ longstanding diplomatic relationship. Such meetings aim to sustain momentum on collaborative initiatives that underpin regional stability and effective law enforcement.

Source: WAM