UAE Leads High-Level Diplomatic Push at UN General Assembly's 81st Session
The UAE has dispatched a senior delegation led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the UN General Assembly in New York this week, engaging on issues ranging from maritime security to humanitarian relief. The presence reflects Abu Dhabi's growing role as a convener on global security and diplomatic issues.
UAE's Gargash Calls for "New Mindset" and Direct Arab-Iran Dialogue as UN Week Opens
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, says Arab states should hold their own talks with Iran rather than leaving regional strategy to Tehran and Washington. His remarks come as Trump prepares to meet Gulf officials in New York and oil prices ease on hopes of diplomacy.
Houthis Claim Major Missile-and-Drone Attack on Saudi Air Base as Gulf States Condemn Escalation
Yemen's Houthi movement says it launched a large missile and drone assault on a major Saudi air base in the kingdom's south, marking a sharp escalation in the group's confrontation with Riyadh. Arab and Gulf governments, including the UAE, have condemned the strike as a violation of Saudi sovereignty, while the wider region braces for further fallout.