Saudi crown prince pledges support to Uae and other Gulf states after Iranian attacks
The uae moved to defensive and educational measures after recent Iranian attacks, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged Saudi support in a series of Saturday phone calls, underscoring regional alarm and a call for restraint.
Uae President discusses Iran missile strikes with Saudi Crown Prince
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by phone on Saturday with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; the crown prince expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of the attacks and affirmed full solidarity with the UAE, saying Saudi Arabia is ready to provide all possible support in response to any measures taken by the UAE.
The UAE President expressed appreciation for the Kingdom’s firm stance and fraternal solidarity, and both leaders warned of the serious consequences of continued violations of state sovereignty and international law, calling such actions a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and undermines stability. They also urged restraint and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions to preserve the region’s security and stability.
The uae president also received calls on Saturday from leaders of the UK, Germany, Greece and Pakistan to discuss the recent military escalation and its impact on regional and international security.
Crown Prince called other Gulf leaders from Jeddah
From Jeddah, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — referred to in one statement as Mohammed bin Salman — held phone calls on Saturday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
In those calls he affirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity and support for the brotherly countries and stressed that Saudi Arabia is placing all its capabilities at their disposal to support any measures they take in response to the heinous Iranian attacks targeting their countries, which undermine the security and stability of the region.
UAE air defences intercepted missiles and drones
Authorities said the UAE air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones launched towards the country, noting the operation was carried out with high efficiency and without any significant material damage.
Schools move to distance learning; social clips flagged
UAE authorities announced all public and private schools and universities will move to distance learning from Monday, March 2, to Wednesday, March 4.
Dubai Media Office stated that old clips and images of previous fires in Dubai currently circulating on social media are inaccurate and misleading.
Leaders urge restraint and outline next confirmed steps
Across the calls on Saturday, leaders emphasized the need for restraint and diplomatic solutions while warning of the consequences of further violations of sovereignty and international law; they described the attacks as a dangerous escalation that undermines regional stability.
The next confirmed event on the domestic calendar is the shift to distance learning in the UAE from March 2 to March 4, as announced by authorities.
