Qatar Condemns Terrorist Attack on Abu Dhabi Airport

Residents walk along Doha's Corniche beneath the city's skyscrapers. (Getty Images)
Residents walk along Doha's Corniche beneath the city's skyscrapers. (Getty Images)
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Qatar Condemns Terrorist Attack on Abu Dhabi Airport

Residents walk along Doha's Corniche beneath the city's skyscrapers. (Getty Images)
Residents walk along Doha's Corniche beneath the city's skyscrapers. (Getty Images)

Qatar expressed on Monday its strong condemnation of the attack that targeted Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The foreign ministry deemed the drone attack that targeted civilian and vital installations a terrorist act that violates all international norms and laws.

It reiterated Doha's firm stance in rejecting violence and terrorist acts that target civilians and vital locations.

The drone attack on Monday set off explosions in three fuel trucks and causing a fire near Abu Dhabi airport, killing three people and injuring six.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.