Major Al Qaeda Terror Bust In The United Arab Emirates

UAE Arrests Al-Qaida-Linked 'Terrorist Cell' -- Voice of America

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested seven people they say are part of an al-Qaida-linked terrorist cell.

The official WAM news agency said Thursday the group was "planning to carry out acts" in the UAE, as well as to recruit others and promote al-Qaida.

It said the seven people arrested were of "Arab nationalities" but did not give additional details.

The statement also said the group was providing money and logistical support to help al-Qaida further its activities in the region.


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More News On The UAE Busting An Al-Qaida Linked 'Terrorist Cell'

UAE says it has arrested plotters linked to al Qaeda -- Reuters
United Arab Emirates arrests 'al-Qaeda terror suspects' -- BBC
Emirates Said to Seize Qaeda Supporters -- New York Times
United Arab Emirates arrests suspected members of al-Qaida ‘terrorist cell’ -- Washington Post/AP
7 terror cell suspects arrested in UAE -- CNN

My Comment: More evidence that Al Qaeda and their supporters are far from "dead".

Was There A Major Terror Attack Planned In The UAE

UAE Kept Tight Lid On Disrupted Terror Plot -- Washington Times

Emirates finds it's not immune to al Qaeda.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates earlier this year quietly broke up a major terrorist ring affiliated with al Qaeda that had plotted to blow up targets in Dubai - a banking hub that has long seemed immune to attacks by the terrorist group.

The disruption in May of the previously undisclosed plot came at a sensitive time for the UAE, which months earlier concluded an agreement with the United States that would allow the U.S. to sell it nuclear reactor technology and nuclear fuel. Congress has until Oct. 17 to block the agreement, which has been viewed with concern by some nonproliferation groups.

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More News On This "Suspected" Terrorist Plot

Is plot to blow up world's highest building just a tall story? -- SKY News
Wave of arrests follow plot to blow up Dubai tower -- Ynet News
Head of UAE Police: No Burj Dubai Terrorist Plot -- Top News
Burj Dubai blow-up plot report “baseless”: police -- Khaleej Times

My Comment: The last thing that the UAE needs right now is news that they have been infiltrated by Al Qaeda and/or Iranian operatives. They are on the verge of a major nuclear agreement with the U.S. .... instability is the last thing that they want advertised.

UAE Is World’s Third-Biggest Arms Importer: Think-Tank

United Arab Emirates

From Defense Talk:

Stockholm: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the third-biggest arms importer worldwide, a leading defence think tank said Monday.

The figures from the UAE reflected what the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) described as a "worrying" regional trend of increased arms imports into the Middle East.

The oil-rich country accounted for 6.0 percent of the world's arms imports between 2004 and 2008, according to the new report from the (SIPRI) -- the same proportion as South Korea.

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My Comment: Such a small country .... with so many weapons .... something does not add up.