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How do UAE and Saudi Arabia cooperate?
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are both members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and have strong security ties. This allows for swift cooperation on terrorism investigations and suspect transfers, as demonstrated by Hamam al-Hammami's detention in the UAE after landing in Saudi Arabia.
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