UAE dismantles network suspected of threatening national security

The United Arab Emirates’ State Security Service announced on Monday that it had dismantled a secret organization and arrested its members, saying the group was under surveillance for activities aimed at undermining national unity and destabilizing internal security through planned acts described as terrorist and subversive.

According to the authorities, investigations indicated that the organization had links to external parties, with alleged connections to what is known as the “Wilayat al-Faqih” doctrine in Iran. Officials also said members of the group had adopted extremist ideas deemed a threat to domestic security.

The findings suggest that members of the network worked to recruit and attract new individuals through clandestine meetings as part of a coordinated plan aimed at reaching sensitive positions within the country. Authorities also reported meetings inside and outside the UAE with individuals and groups described as suspicious, allegedly intended to influence young people and spread misleading ideas in line with external agendas.

The investigation, as reported by the UAE’s state news agency, also pointed to allegations that suspects were involved in collecting funds through unofficial channels and transferring them abroad to support the organization’s activities.

Charges include forming and managing a secret organization, maintaining links with foreign entities, and actions deemed harmful to national unity and social stability.

The State Security Service reaffirmed its commitment to confronting any threats to public security and urged the public to cooperate by reporting suspicious activities through official channels.