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National Guard Commander discusses security cooperation at FIEP Summit BUENOS AIRES Major General Staff Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, held a series of bilateral meetings with commanders and senior officials from member countries of the International Association of Gendarmeries and Police Forces with Military Status (FIEP), on the sidelines of the organisation's summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The meetings included Major General Metin Düz, Head of Public Order at the Turkish Gendarmerie General Command; Claudio Miguel Brilloni, National Director of the Argentine National Gendarmerie; Brigadier General Dumitru Scurtu, Commander General of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri of the Republic of Moldova; Major General Abderrahmane Lotfi, Deputy Commander of the Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie; and Lieutenant General Salvatore Luongo, Commander General of the Italian Carabinieri. The meetings explored ways to strengthen cooperation and partnerships between the UAE National Guard and its counterparts in friendly countries. They also reviewed opportunities to enhance cooperation in security, operational and training fields, exchange expertise and successful experiences, and share professional best practices to improve readiness, efficiency and the ability to address evolving security challenges. Major General Staff Al Ameri affirmed that strengthening partnerships with international security and military institutions aligns with the UAE leadership's vision and the country's established approach to consolidating security and stability and developing cooperation with friendly nations. He noted that the UAE National Guard's accession to FIEP as a full member represents a strategic step that opens broader avenues for cooperation with counterpart forces and creates new opportunities for exchanging knowledge and expertise and developing institutional and operational capabilities, enhancing the National Guard's efficiency and readiness to fulfil its national duties. He reaffirmed the National Guard's commitment to building effective and sustainable international partnerships based on mutual interests and the exchange of expertise and experiences, contributing to the development of security systems and strengthening collective capabilities to address contemporary security challenges.

UAE National Guard gains full FIEP membership at Argentina summit BUENOS AIRES, The UAE National Guard has been admitted as a full member of the International Association of Gendarmeries and Police Forces with Military Status (FIEP) during the organisation's 2026 summit in Argentina, marking a new achievement that strengthens the UAE's presence in international security cooperation. Major General Staff Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, led the UAE delegation to the summit, during which the National Guard was admitted as a full member, marking the culmination of a year of active participation and institutional cooperation and reflecting international confidence in the efficiency and advanced capabilities of the UAE's security and military institutions. This achievement reflects the UAE's prominent international stature, established through the forward-looking vision of its leadership, its approach to developing advanced national institutions, strengthening strategic partnerships and actively contributing to security and stability at regional and international levels. In his address to the summit, Major General Staff Al Ameri affirmed that the UAE National Guard's accession to FIEP as a full member represents a strategic milestone in its institutional development and marks the beginning of a new phase of international partnerships and multilateral security cooperation. He said, "This achievement reflects the UAE's distinguished international standing and the efficiency, readiness and advanced capabilities of its security and military institutions, thanks to the unwavering support and wise vision of our leadership, which has made security and stability fundamental pillars of the country's development and prosperity." He stressed that this membership represents not merely an institutional achievement but also a new responsibility and a commitment to active and effective participation in supporting the organisation's objectives, exchanging expertise and knowledge, developing training, qualification and capacity-building systems, and enhancing readiness and joint responses to evolving security challenges. The National Guard Commander affirmed that contemporary security challenges, characterised by their complexity, interconnected nature and transnational dimensions, require effective international partnerships, continuous coordination and integrated efforts and capabilities. He noted the UAE National Guard's commitment to being a reliable and influential partner in supporting international security cooperation, contributing to the development of its mechanisms and enhancing its effectiveness. The summit witnessed the signing of a joint declaration by commanders of member forces, emphasising the importance of strengthening international security cooperation, developing mechanisms for coordination and the exchange of information and expertise, advancing training, qualification and capacity-building systems, and enhancing cooperation in addressing emerging security threats and cross-border challenges. The declaration aims to support the readiness of member forces and their ability to respond effectively, contributing to regional and international security and stability.

UAE National Guard rescues 22 people after oil tanker catches fire in Arabian Gulf The Coast Guard Division of the UAE National Guard Command has rescued 22 Asian nationals after a fire broke out aboard an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf. The rescue operation followed a report from the tanker’s crew about a fire on board. The Coast Guard Division immediately activated its response procedures, located the tanker and reached the vessel, rescuing all 22 crew members. The rescued individuals received the necessary first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities. All were reported to be in stable health. The operation underscores the high level of readiness and operational efficiency of National Guard personnel, as well as their continued commitment to responding swiftly to maritime incidents and emergencies, helping protect lives and enhance security and safety in international waters.