Mohamed bin Zayed: UAE, Saudi Arabia in Single Trench

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the opening of the Presidential Guard Martyrs' Park in Mahawi Camp in Abu Dhabi. WAM
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the opening of the Presidential Guard Martyrs' Park in Mahawi Camp in Abu Dhabi. WAM
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Mohamed bin Zayed: UAE, Saudi Arabia in Single Trench

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the opening of the Presidential Guard Martyrs' Park in Mahawi Camp in Abu Dhabi. WAM
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the opening of the Presidential Guard Martyrs' Park in Mahawi Camp in Abu Dhabi. WAM

The United Arab Emirates stands with Saudi Arabia to confront challenges, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has said.

''UAE and Saudi Arabia are standing as partners in one trench to face besetting challenges. Our shared goals are the security of the UAE and Saudi Arabia and the stability of the whole region. We also share a common fate and future,'' he said on Wednesday.

Speaking about the Safir incident in Yemen’s Marib, Sheikh Mohamed said: “We overcame that painful day and became stronger and resolute.”

Saudi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir also confirmed that the Kingdom is leading efforts to achieve security and stability in the region to confront the Iranian regime’s attempts to spread chaos and create instability.

The strong ties between Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the basis for such efforts, he said on his Twitter account.

The Saudi-led Arab Coalition works along with UAE’s efforts to achieve security and stability in Aden, Shabwa and Abyan, said Jubeir.

“We will not spare any effort until stability and security is achieved across Yemen,” he added.

Jubeir called on Yemenis to overcome their differences by holding a dialogue that Saudi Arabia has called for.

He also urged them to unite in confronting Iran’s influence.



Saudi Arabia Hosts Gulf-American Summit on Wednesday

US President Donald Trump is seen at the Gulf-American summit in Riyadh in July 2017. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump is seen at the Gulf-American summit in Riyadh in July 2017. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Hosts Gulf-American Summit on Wednesday

US President Donald Trump is seen at the Gulf-American summit in Riyadh in July 2017. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump is seen at the Gulf-American summit in Riyadh in July 2017. (Reuters)

Riyadh will host on Wednesday a Gulf-American summit as US President Donald Trump kicks off a historic visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.

The summit will bring together the US president with his counterparts from the Arab Gulf, an American and two Arab officials told Axios.

“Trump's first official foreign trip reflects the growing importance his administration is placing on economic cooperation and investments between the US and Gulf countries,” said Axios.

“The summit will be a chance for Trump to present his vision for US involvement in the Middle East and lay out his policy objectives in the region,” it added.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent on Sunday invitations to the leaders of Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman to attend the summit.

This will mark the fifth summit between the US and Gulf countries. The first was held in Camp David in May 2015, the second in April 2016, and the third in May 2017 in Riyadh, with Trump attending during his first term as president. The fourth summit was held in July 2022 and included the participation of Egypt, Jordan and Iraq.

The US State Department had told Asharq Al-Awsat that Trump’s visit reflects “without a doubt” Saudi Arabia’s importance and strategic role in the region.

The US sees the Kingdom as a pivotal partner in efforts aimed at achieving regional security and stability, said Samuel Warburg, regional spokesman for the US Department of State.

Washington is once again reaffirming its commitment to working with regional partners to find sustainable political and diplomatic solutions to crises and supporting efforts to restore calm in Gaza, he added.