Jeddah, Jumada I 18, 1439, February 04, 2018, SPA -- Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen received here today Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, who presented his credentials as UAE permanent representative to OIC. OIC Secretary-General praised the support provided by UAE to OIC in promoting Islamic solidarity and its role in confronting terrorism and extremism through establishing Hedayah and Sawab centers, pointing out the joint agreement signed between OIC and Hedayah Center in Abu Dhabi. For his part, UAE Ambassador stressed UAE keenness in supporting OIC and developing the Islamic joint work in all fields, praising the distinguished role of OIC Secretary-General. --SPA 17:28 LOCAL TIME 14:28 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w603022