Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Federal Public Prosecution launched the third phase of its regional training program to develop investigative capabilities in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) crimes.
The program is held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney General of the UAE, and is part of a strategic partnership with the European Union.
The opening session was attended by Her Excellency Lucie Berger, Ambassador of the European Union to the UAE,
as a guest of honor, at the invitation of the Regional Secretariat of the CBRN Centres of Excellence.
In her remarks, she emphasized the importance of building specialized judicial capacities and strengthening international cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of these transnational crimes.
Strengthening bilateral cooperation
The Ambassador noted the strong cooperation between the European Union and the UAE in addressing CBRN crimes, expressing
the EU’s aspiration to build upon this bilateral cooperation and expand it into a broader regional framework.
This would enhance institutional preparedness and response capabilities to evolving security challenges.
For his part, the Attorney General of the UAE discussed with the EU Ambassador and several
international experts participating in the program the program’s trajectory and future objectives,
as well as ways to develop international partnerships in training national personnel
and strengthening the criminal justice system in accordance with best global practices.
A qualitative leap
Counselor Salem Ali Al Zaabi, Head of the Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Prosecution, affirmed that the third phase represents a qualitative shift
from consolidating legal understanding to enhancing the practical ability to build case files in preparation for effective prosecution.
He explained that the program, which launched in November 2025, achieved positive results in its first two phases,
with the participation of 43 trainees, within a five-phase training plan totaling 135 training hours.
The regional training program, which extends until April 2026, reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation
and developing an integrated system for addressing non-traditional crimes,
keeping pace with regional and international challenges and enhancing the security and stability of societies.
