From the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport to fresh Iranian threats over the Strait of Hormuz, it has been a tense day across the region. Here’s a quick look at the key developments and what they mean for UAE residents.
UAE stands with Saudi Arabia
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Wednesday night’s Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam in the strongest terms, calling it a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom, expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Two people were killed in the attack, a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident, while eight others were injured, including residents from India, Yemen, Bangladesh and Nepal. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed that one Indian national had died and two others were hurt, and said it was in contact with the affected families.…