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UAE Says Missiles and Drones Used in Attack, Some Intercepted

This handout satellite image made available by Planet Labs PBC shows white fire-suppressing foam after a blaze at a fuel depot of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Musaffah industrial district in the Emirati capital, on January 17, 2022. (Photo by 2022 Planet Labs PBC. / AFP)
This handout satellite image made available by Planet Labs PBC shows white fire-suppressing foam after a blaze at a fuel depot of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Musaffah industrial district in the Emirati capital, on January 17, 2022. (Photo by 2022 Planet Labs PBC. / AFP)
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UAE Says Missiles and Drones Used in Attack, Some Intercepted

This handout satellite image made available by Planet Labs PBC shows white fire-suppressing foam after a blaze at a fuel depot of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Musaffah industrial district in the Emirati capital, on January 17, 2022. (Photo by 2022 Planet Labs PBC. / AFP)
This handout satellite image made available by Planet Labs PBC shows white fire-suppressing foam after a blaze at a fuel depot of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Musaffah industrial district in the Emirati capital, on January 17, 2022. (Photo by 2022 Planet Labs PBC. / AFP)

UAE’s ambassador to the United States said Thursday that cruise missiles and ballistic missiles alongside drones were used in Monday's deadly attack on the United Arab Emirates, which intercepted part of the attack.

The assault killed three civilians in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE said the attack - claimed by Yemen’s Houthi militias - hit a fuel depot of state oil firm ADNOC in Musaffah and a construction site near Abu Dhabi airport. Abu Dhabi police said they found parts of small planes that could possibly be drones.

"Several attacks - a combination of cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones - targeted civilian sites in the UAE. Several were intercepted," Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba said.

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday his administration is considering re-designating the Houthis as an international terrorist organization following the attack on the UAE.

Asked if he supported returning the Iran-backed Houthis to the US list of foreign terrorist organizations, from which they were removed nearly a year ago, Biden replied, "The answer is, it's under consideration."

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MWL Secretary General Meets with Pope Francis, Unveils Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Award

MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
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MWL Secretary General Meets with Pope Francis, Unveils Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Award

MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)

Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss opportunities for collaboration and issues of mutual interest, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

During his visit to Italy, Al-Issa received an Honorary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law from the University of Bologna. The award ceremony, attended by university leaders, academics, and religious dignitaries, acknowledged his dedication to advancing the objectives of the United Nations Charter for global peace.

His initiatives to ease cultural tensions, foster interfaith dialogue, and promote cooperation across diverse communities were particularly highlighted.

Al-Issa also inaugurated the Islamic Studies and Arabic Language Award at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the university president, faculty members, students, and notable Italian Islamic leaders attended the event.

The award aims to deepen understanding of Islamic perspectives on scientific and cultural issues, while promoting the richness of the Arabic language. It covers multiple categories, encouraging scholarly contributions to Islamic studies and language education.