Manama: General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, received Dr. Jamal Sanad Al Suwaidi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR). Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah praised the contribution of research institutions in developing studies that strengthen security strategies and aid in formulating effective policing policies to tackle security challenges.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Al Suwaidi presented his latest publication, "National Identity in the United Arab Emirates: Between the Uniqueness of Constants and Values and the Universality of Standards," to Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah. The book is described as a significant academic input to the ongoing discussion on national identity in the context of globalization.
Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah stressed the importance of establishing frameworks to protect national values and ethics, especially in light of challenges associated with artificial intelligence applications. He highlighted the necessity for increased research and the development of proactive legislation to address the issues posed by emerging technologies.
Further, Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah acknowledged Dr. Al Suwaidi's intellectual contributions and vast expertise in political and strategic studies, as well as his publications and research outputs. He noted the critical role of the ECSSR as a leading think tank that produces specialized studies and high-level academic work.
During the meeting, discussions were also held on enhancing cooperation, coordination, and the exchange of expertise between the two parties.