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The United Arab Emirates has designated 16 individuals and five entities on its Local Terrorist List over their links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah, WAM news agency reported on Tuesday.“The move forms part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts, both domestically and internationally, to disrupt and dismantle networks linked to the financing of terrorism and related activities, whether direct or indirect,” WAM reported.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.It added that the decision “reflects the UAE’s firm and longstanding commitment to combating terrorism and extremism in all forms, and to preventing the financing of terrorist groups and organisations.”All 16 individuals are Lebanese nationals while all five entities, which include al-Qard al-Hassan, are headquartered in Lebanon, the report added.Read more:Kuwait says four people affiliated with Iran’s IRGC arrested trying to enter by seaIran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, lawmaker
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