Morocco and the UAE Expand Their Security Partnership

Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, who arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a visit lasting until September 26, signed the memorandum between the General Directorate of Security, represented by the Royal Police Institute, and the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, represented by the Saif bin Zayed Academy for Police and Security Sciences. This memorandum is designed to frame police cooperation and invest in human resources in the security sector.

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According to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security, “the bilateral agreement will pave the way for joint training programs and advanced training in various police fields. It will also facilitate the exchange of expertise and practical experience, utilizing the specialized capabilities of the Moroccan police and their counterparts in Abu Dhabi Police to develop and strengthen security personnel.”

The agreement will also boost cooperation in higher education related to police, security, and legal sciences, providing a stronger impetus to the collaboration between the two sides.

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The visit aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in security matters between Morocco and the UAE and provides a legal and organizational framework for strengthening and developing this cooperation, as well as exchanging expertise in police training and capacity-building.

The UAE and Morocco enjoy close cooperation in various fields, sharing political, security, and economic approaches aimed at promoting values of tolerance, moderation, and regional and global stability. These approaches were laid down by King Mohammed VI and the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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Strengthening operational security cooperation, increasing coordination, and exchanging expertise were at the core of the bilateral discussions between Abdellatif Hammouchi and Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, General Commander of Abu Dhabi Police.

Hammouchi also held discussions with Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, Head of the UAE National Intelligence Agency, covering various security issues, including the security situation and emerging threats in the regional and international environment.

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In addition, Hammouchi visited several new security facilities in the UAE, including the ‘Safe City’ of Abu Dhabi Police, a pioneering project that uses artificial intelligence in security and traffic management.

This visit marks a further step in reinforcing the security partnership between Morocco and the UAE, particularly in combating terrorism and organized crime, while promoting the exchange of expertise in various areas related to security and stability.

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The UAE was among the first Gulf countries to open a consulate in Laâyoune, strongly supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.

Bilateral relations between the two countries saw exceptional growth in 2023, accelerating economic and investment partnerships, reflecting mutual trust and shared visions for cooperation opportunities.