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caid

(kɑːˈiːð; kaɪð)
n
1. a local leader or a Muslim tribal chief
2. an alcaide
Also spelled: qaid
[from Arabic qāid captain; see alcaide]
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'With the drug-free campus and workplace, we are certain to increase our productivity, improve our morale, enhance our energy, reduce conflict, accidents, errors, and turnovers,' CAID director Romeo T.
Hafedh Caid Essebsi assured that his presence in France is aimed to "protect Nidaa Tounes against attacks," saying that "they want to make accusations against the movement as testified to by the events that took place at Tunis Carthage airport, while my hands are clean," but without giving further details.
Parlant lors de la ceremonie funebre organisee, samedi au palais de Carthage, dans la banlieue nord de Tunis, a la memoire du president tunisien decede, jeudi dernier, a l'age de 92 ans, le chef de l'Etat algerien a rappele les prises de position de Beji Caid Essebsi depuis l'epoque de Bourguiba, pour defendre la cause de liberation algerienne et pour asseoir, apres l'independance, des relations solides entre les deux pays.
'The government and people of Pakistan are deeply grieved over the sad demise of President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia.
"Beji Caid Essebsi devoted his life to prospering of the Tunisian people, protection of interests of his countrymen.
The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to Mohamed Ennaceur, Tunisia's interim president, on the death of President Beji Caid Essebsi.
WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America -- On behalf of the Government of the United States, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the people of Tunisia on the passing of President Beji Caid Essebsi.
" Saddened to learn of the passing of His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, President of Tunisia and African statesman.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi held bilateral talks at the Carthage Palace in Tunisia on Friday.