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Saudi, UAE Urge GCC Unity Amid Iranian, Houthi Threats

7/22/2026

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Saudi Arabia and the UAE posted on X on July 21, 2026 affirming “wise leadership”, with Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosary calling the bond “united by shared history”.
UAE National Media Authority chairman Abdulla bin Mohammed Alhamed described the ties as “deep-rooted fraternal bonds”.
Gulf officials urged GCC unity against Iranian attacks and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping.

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Saudi Arabia and the UAE posted on X on July 21, 2026 affirming “wise leadership”, with Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosary calling the bond “united by shared history”.
UAE National Media Authority chairman Abdulla bin Mohammed Alhamed described the ties as “deep-rooted fraternal bonds”.
Gulf officials urged GCC unity against Iranian attacks and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping.