UAE and Philippines sign security pact: UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan has signed a security cooperation agreement with the Philippines, paving the way for greater intelligence sharing, joint initiatives, and law enforcement collaboration, the Philippines Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement. The agreement aims to strengthen efforts against transnational and organized crime, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.

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