UAE President approves launch of National Anti-Narcotics Agency
Leading this newly formed agency is Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, who has been appointed as the agency's head. He is the son of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The agency will play a central role in shaping and implementing national policies, strategies, and legislation concerning narcotics and drug-related offenses. It will work to combat the trafficking and smuggling of drugs by identifying and dismantling criminal networks in coordination with relevant authorities.
Additionally, it will oversee the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals struggling with addiction and will be responsible for preparing and publishing studies and research-focused on drug abuse and prevention.
Another core responsibility of the agency will be to propose and enforce regulations governing the handling of chemical substances that could be misused for non-medical purposes. It will also coordinate with health and pharmaceutical authorities to monitor medical institutions and pharmacies, ensuring that drugs and medical products containing narcotic or psychotropic substances are not dispensed or sold illegally.
To support national monitoring efforts, the agency will manage a dedicated platform for tracking controlled substances and their circulation across the country. Furthermore, it will collaborate closely with international organizations and other nations to facilitate the exchange of information and expertise in the global fight against drug trafficking and smuggling networks.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Khaleej Times
5 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
At least 94 dead in Yemen migrant shipwreck; corpses still washing up on shore, says official
More than 90 people were killed when a migrant boat sank off Yemen's coast, a security source and a local official told AFP on Tuesday, updating earlier tolls. The boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank on Sunday as it headed towards Abyan governorate in southern Yemen, a frequent destination for boats smuggling African migrants hoping to reach the wealthy Gulf states. The two sources said 94 bodies had been recovered so far and most of them had been buried, with the local official saying corpses were still washing up on the shore. A journalist collaborating with AFP saw at least one corpse washed up on the shore, near the area where the ship sank. He also saw worn-out tents in the remote area from which smugglers operate. Authorities said security forces and government allies in Abyan carried out a sweep against camp sites for migrants on the coast, operated by smugglers. Earlier on Tuesday, Abyan's province top security official, Brigadier General Ali Nasser Buzaid, said the death toll from the shipwreck had reached "90 people, including men and women". Local authorities and the International Organisation for Migration said the boat was carrying around 200 people. On Monday, two Yemeni security officials told AFP that 32 people were rescued and dozens were still missing. Despite the civil war that has ravaged Yemen since 2014, the impoverished country has remained a key transit point for irregular migration, in particular from Ethiopia which itself has been roiled by ethnic conflict.
The National
6 hours ago
- The National
UAE rejects Sudanese army claims as 'PR stunt'
The UAE has rejected allegations made by the Sudanese army that it is supporting armed conflict in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Emirates has been subject to a series of "baseless accusations" and "PR stunts". The UAE has repeatedly denied allegations of arming the RSF, which has fought a bloody war against the army. The country is now effectively split into two parts, with the army holding Port Sudan and Khartoum, and the RSF holding the south. In recent days, the Sudanese army-linked government accused the UAE of hiring Colombian mercenaries to be deployed in Darfur, in support of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The foreign ministry statement on Tuesday read: 'The UAE affirms that these baseless allegations, entirely devoid of evidence, are nothing more than feeble media stunts aimed at diverting attention from the Port Sudan Authority's direct responsibility for prolonging the civil war that has lasted for over two years and for obstructing all regional and international efforts to achieve peace in Sudan.' In May, the International Court of Justice heard a case brought by the Sudanese military that claimed the UAE was 'complicit in genocide'. The case was dismissed and no further action taken. A report of the UN Panel of Experts on Sudan, released in April, also presented no findings or evidence against the UAE. The UAE statement also called on 'the international community to intensify its efforts to support a civilian-led political process that is independent of either warring party's control'. 'The UAE emphasises that these claims are merely attempts to derail the peace process and evade the moral, legal, and humanitarian obligations to end the conflict and pave the way for a transitional process that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people for security, stability, and development,' it added.
Khaleej Times
8 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Asia Cup in UAE: Fake tickets worth over Dh11,000 being sold for India-Pakistan clash
Since the much-awaited Asia Cup schedule was announced earlier this week, fans have been waiting for an official announcement on tickets with bated breath. Cricket rivals India and Pakistan will be facing each other on the field on September 14 during the group-stage matches. Fans across the cricketing world follow every ball when the two clash on a cricket field. Tickets for the highly anticipated game often sell out in no time. Last time, when India and Pakistan faced each other in the UAE for the ICC Champions Trophy, many queued for at least an hour before realising that all tickets for the clash were gone. If you're among those cricket fanatics attempting to get their hands on a pass this time, you should keep an eye out for potential scammers. Some websites offering fake tickets have already gone live. Elaborate scam A simple Google search by Khaleej Times with the words 'Asia Cup tickets India Pakistan' revealed a flurry of websites offering passes to the game. Some were even 'sponsored' websites being displayed at ideal locations on the Google search page. Their ideal location on the search page makes it much easier for an unsuspecting fan to click on the website and fall victim to a scam. One website is offering a single 'VIP' pass for over Dh11,000. Other reselling websites are also offering the passes inflated rates. 'General Admission' passes begin at over Dh1,500 on these websites. Take a look at some of these websites offering them, below: Official tickets, however, are not yet being sold. So far, there has been no announcement on when tickets will be released, although fans expect the passes to go on sale soon. Authorities in UAE have time and again issued adviories and warnings, urging residents to avoid clicking on suspicious links.
