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Satellite Photos Show Aftermath of Abu Dhabi Oil Site Attack

Satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday appear to show the aftermath of a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. The images by Planet Labs PBC analyzed by the AP show smoke…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Deadly drone strikes on UAE raise Gulf tensions, roil oil market

DUBAI: Iran-backed Yemeni fighters launched drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates that caused explosions and a deadly fire outside the capital, Abu Dhabi, ratcheting up security risks in the oil-exporting region at a critical time.

The Times of India · Jan 18, 2022

Abu Dhabi Requires Booster Shots to Enter the Emirate

Facing a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases fueled by the spread of the highly transmissible omicron variant, Abu Dhabi is requiring people entering the city to show proof of booster shots. The government's health app said earlier this week that people entering the capital of the United Arab Emirates must…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Satellite photos show aftermath of Abu Dhabi oil site attack

Satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press appear to show the aftermath of a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

US Vows to Hold Houthi Militias Accountable for UAE Attack

The United States condemned Monday's drone strike on Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias, and vowed to hold them accountable for the "terrorist attack" that left three people dead. "The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with the UAE and international partners to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Arab Coalition Strikes Terrorist Leaderships in Yemen's Sanaa

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Monday that it has launched air strikes on Yemen's Sanaa in response to threats. It announced that it has targeted terrorist leaderships in the northern regions of the capital, which is held by the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said the Houthi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

UAE Says Reserves Right to Respond to Terrorist Attacks

The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation condemned on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen for carrying out an attack against the UAE. "We reiterate that those responsible for this unlawful targeting of our country will be held accountable," it said in a statement carried…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Khalid bin Salman: Houthis Will Pay Price for Meddling with Yemen's Future

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman condemned on Tuesday the Iran-backed Houthi militias for meddling in Yemen's affairs and attacking its neighbors. In a series of tweets, he said: "The Houthis alone will suffer the repercussions of meddling in Yemen's future and violating neighboring countries." He added that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Saudi, Abu Dhabi Crown Princes Discuss Regional Affairs

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held telephone talks on Monday with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. Their discussions focused on regional affairs and issues of common interest. The Saudi Crown Prince expressed his condemnation of the flagrant terrorist…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Yemen Condemns Houthi Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia, UAE

Yemen strongly condemned on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias for launching armed drones at Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, describing the development as an "unprecedented" escalation. The systematic terrorist attacks and the deliberate targeting of civilians demonstrates the extent to which the Houthis have disregard to international humanitarian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022