UAE launches new front to fight terror

The New Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi (Hedaya) was officially launched on Friday to bring about the best practices and knowledge to fight extremism and terrorism.

Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, said that the centre’s mandate will be three core areas: training, dialogue and research.

“The centre is dedicated to addressing the drivers and root causes of violent extremism. Hedaya will help the international community build potentials and share the best ever practices and researches to deal with violent extremism effectively. It is going to serve as the premier international venue for training, dialogue, collaboration and research to counter violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations,” Shaikh Abdullah said.