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Abdullah bin Zayed, Araghchi Discuss US-Iran Agreement

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)
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Abdullah bin Zayed, Araghchi Discuss US-Iran Agreement

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional developments following the conclusion and signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.

He stressed the importance of full commitment to the agreement's provisions to enhance security and stability across the region.

During the call, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed underscored the need for an immediate and comprehensive cessation of hostilities, respect for the sovereignty of states and the principles of good neighborliness, and strict adherence to international law.

The UAE foreign minister also stressed the importance of safeguarding maritime routes and freedom of international navigation, including ensuring the uninterrupted flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

He expressed hope that the ongoing negotiations would yield positive outcomes that contribute to lasting security and stability in the region.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed further emphasized that serious diplomacy and responsible dialogue remain the optimal path to addressing regional and international crises in a way that fulfills the aspirations of the region's peoples for prosperity and development.

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Egypt Condemns Missile Launch Targeting Riyadh

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Cairo. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Cairo. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
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Egypt Condemns Missile Launch Targeting Riyadh

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Cairo. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Cairo. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Egypt stressed on Sunday its full support and solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to defend its security and sovereignty, protect its citizens, and safeguard its interests.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt expressed its deepest condemnation of the continued heinous attacks on Saudi territory and the attempts to target its cities and interests, the latest of which was the firing of two ballistic missiles toward the city of Riyadh.

The ministry noted that these actions constitute a blatant violation of international law and the Kingdom's sovereignty and security, representing an escalatory approach and a direct threat to civilians.

During a joint press conference in Cairo with his Slovenian counterpart, Natasa Pirc Musar, last week, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned against undermining the security of Saudi Arabia, reiterating his country's "categorical rejection of any threat that might compromise the security and stability of the Kingdom and all other Gulf states."

Sisi stressed that Egypt stands in full solidarity with Arab nations, stemming from its firm belief that Arab national security is "one single, indivisible whole."

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UAE Says It Rescued 22 People after Cargo Ship Caught Fire in Sea of Oman

The Chinese-flagged container shipping vessel Hui Fa transits the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Khor Fakkan in the emirate of Sharjah in the east of the UAE on October 13, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
The Chinese-flagged container shipping vessel Hui Fa transits the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Khor Fakkan in the emirate of Sharjah in the east of the UAE on October 13, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
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UAE Says It Rescued 22 People after Cargo Ship Caught Fire in Sea of Oman

The Chinese-flagged container shipping vessel Hui Fa transits the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Khor Fakkan in the emirate of Sharjah in the east of the UAE on October 13, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
The Chinese-flagged container shipping vessel Hui Fa transits the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Khor Fakkan in the emirate of Sharjah in the east of the UAE on October 13, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

The United Arab Emirates National Guard said ‌on ‌Sunday that ‌it ⁠has rescued 22 ⁠people, all of ⁠whom are of ‌Arab ‌nationals, after ‌a ‌fire broke out ‌on a cargo ship ⁠in the ⁠Sea of Oman.

It added in a statement posted on its X account that the rescue operation followed a distress call from the vessel’s crew reporting a fire on board. Coast Guard teams immediately launched a response, located and reached the tanker, and rescued all 22 crew members.

They provided first aid before handing them over to the relevant authorities. All crew members were in stable condition, it said.

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Energy Ministry: Minor Damage in Attempted Attack on Saudi Aramco Building in Riyadh

Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Energy Ministry: Minor Damage in Attempted Attack on Saudi Aramco Building in Riyadh

Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy said that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh came under an attempted attack on Sunday. 

The incident resulted in falling shrapnel that caused minor damage to the building, with no injuries or fatalities reported. 

The source added that the relevant authorities promptly responded to the incident and took the necessary measures. 

Earlier on Sunday, Official spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said that air defenses intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Riyadh and Southern regions.   

A ballistic missile launched by the Houthis toward the Eastern Region was also intercepted and destroyed, he added. 

Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense said that the threat had passed in Dammam, Dhahran, Buqayq and Al-Hofuf, after an emergency alert was issued through the National Early Warning Platform.   

On Saturday, Al-Malki said that air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile launched by the Houthis toward the Riyadh Region.