DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said yesterday that it had arrested a seven-member cell linked to Al Qaeda that was planning attacks on the state.
The UAE, an important military, counter-terrorism and business partner of the West, said the seven were Arab nationals who had been helping Al Qaeda with recruitment, financing and logistical support.
“The cell was planning actions to target the country’s security and the safety of its citizens and residents, and was carrying out recruitment, and promoting the actions of al Qaeda,” WAM said.
“It was also supplying it (Al Qaeda) with money and providing logistical support and seeking to expand its activities to some (other) countries in the region,” WAM said. Reuters
