“Gulf stability is global necessity"
TDT | Manama
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Bahrain’s Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa reaffirmed the “deep-rooted” ties between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates during an official visit to Abu Dhabi, where he also delivered the opening address at a major international security summit.
The visit, conducted within the framework of longstanding bilateral relations, highlighted what the minister described as the “solid brotherly bonds” between the two Gulf nations, underpinned by the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and UAE President Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Shaikh Rashid reiterated Bahrain’s full solidarity with the UAE and support for measures aimed at safeguarding its sovereignty and stability, while praising close security coordination between the two countries.
“The stability of the Gulf is no longer solely a regional concern, but an international necessity,” he said in his keynote speech at the Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit 2026, held alongside the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026).
He said the Gulf region has become central to global stability, stressing that threats such as cybercrime, extremism and transnational criminal networks require deeper international cooperation and faster security coordination.
Shaikh Rashid also said Bahrain and the UAE have demonstrated that sustainable security depends on long-term strategy rather than short-term responses, adding that modern security must integrate governance, technology, legislation and public awareness.
He highlighted Bahrain’s experience in digital governance and crisis management, including the use of real-time performance monitoring systems and national cybersecurity strategies, describing data as a “strategic resource” for modern state security.
During his visit, the minister toured the ISNR 2026 exhibition, reviewed advanced security technologies and praised the UAE’s organisational capabilities. He also attended the graduation of a joint Bahrain-UAE child protection training programme aimed at enhancing expertise in safeguarding children online and in society.
The exhibition, featuring hundreds of companies from dozens of countries, also serves as a platform for discussions on emerging security challenges, artificial intelligence, and national resilience strategies.
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