The UAE positions itself to play the mediator's role on Syria

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"... State news agency WAM said on Thursday the members were of various Arab nationalities and  ... "the cell was planning actions that would target the country's security and the safety of its citizens and residents, and was carrying out recruitment, and promoting the actions of al-Qaeda," WAM said.
"It was also supplying it (al-Qaeda) with money and providing logistical support and seeking to expand its activities to some regional countries," WAM said..."