UAE Demands that Iraq Halt Attacks Launched from its Territories

A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020 shows a general view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)
A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020 shows a general view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)
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UAE Demands that Iraq Halt Attacks Launched from its Territories

A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020 shows a general view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)
A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020 shows a general view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned on Wednesday “the unprovoked terrorist drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory, including an attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday, which struck an electricity generator located outside the inner perimeter of the plant.”

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the UAE’s “strong condemnation and categorical rejection of the heinous terrorist attacks launched from Iraqi territory against critical civilian institutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, in flagrant violation of their sovereignty, airspace, and in clear breach of the principles of international law, international humanitarian law, and the Charter of the United Nations.”

The Ministry underscored the importance of the Iraqi government’s commitment “to immediately and unconditionally halt and prevent all acts of aggression launched from its territory,” stressing the need to address these threats in an immediate and responsible manner, in accordance with relevant international and regional laws and charters.

Furthermore, the Ministry underscored “the importance of Iraq fulfilling its role in strengthening security and stability in the region, thereby preserving its sovereignty and boosting its position as an active and responsible partner within the region.”



Kuwait Withdraws Citizenship from 2,192 People and Their Dependents

The official gazette Kuwait Alyawm published the names of 2,192 people whose Kuwaiti citizenship was withdrawn, as well as those who may have acquired it through dependency on them (Asharq Al-Awsat).
The official gazette Kuwait Alyawm published the names of 2,192 people whose Kuwaiti citizenship was withdrawn, as well as those who may have acquired it through dependency on them (Asharq Al-Awsat).
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Kuwait Withdraws Citizenship from 2,192 People and Their Dependents

The official gazette Kuwait Alyawm published the names of 2,192 people whose Kuwaiti citizenship was withdrawn, as well as those who may have acquired it through dependency on them (Asharq Al-Awsat).
The official gazette Kuwait Alyawm published the names of 2,192 people whose Kuwaiti citizenship was withdrawn, as well as those who may have acquired it through dependency on them (Asharq Al-Awsat).

Kuwaiti authorities have withdrawn citizenship from 2,192 people, as well as those who acquired it through dependency on them, and revoked the citizenship of one person.

The official gazette Kuwait Alyawm published the names of 2,192 people whose Kuwaiti citizenship was withdrawn, along with those who may have acquired citizenship through dependency on them. It also published a decree revoking the citizenship of one person.

The names were listed in eight decrees.

Decree No. 90 of 2026 provided for the withdrawal of citizenship from 26 people, while Decree No. 91 provided for the withdrawal of citizenship certificates from five people.

Decree No. 92 provided for the withdrawal of citizenship from 1,594 people, while Decree No. 93 provided for the withdrawal of citizenship from 491 people.

Decree No. 94 provided for the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship from one person.

Decree No. 95 provided for the withdrawal of citizenship certificates from four people, while Decree No. 96 provided for the withdrawal of citizenship from two people.

Decree No. 97 provided for the withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from 70 people.


GCC Secretary-General Holds Meeting with Swedish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Holds Meeting with Swedish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met in Riyadh on Sunday with Swedish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Petra Menander on the occasion of the end of her mission.

Albudaiwi expressed his appreciation to the Swedish diplomat for her efforts in strengthening Gulf-European and Gulf-Swedish relations, SPA reported.

The meeting also deliberated on relations between the GCC and Sweden and ways to develop and enhance them to serve common interests, in addition to discussing the latest regional and international developments.


Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Pakistani Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Pakistani Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

During Saturday’s call, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments and related efforts.