Human trafficking symposium set

A symposium on human trafficking will be held today at the Dubai Cultural and Scientific Association. Speakers at the symposium, which has been organised by the Emirates Human Rights Association, will include the Islamic preacher and scholar Omar Abdul Kafi, and Ghassan Khail, an adviser to the Duabi Community Development Authority, according to the state news agency, WAM. Tackling human trafficking has become a priority for UAE authorities.

The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking released its second annual report earlier this month, detailing efforts during the past year against the illegal trade. It said significant progress had been made, but that "much more needs to be done". * The National