Abu Dhabi, October 12 (Daily Kiran) : In Abu Dhabi, a senior official from the United Arab Emirates has highlighted the urgent need for enhanced collective security among Gulf nations. Anwar Gargash, an advisor to the UAE President, emphasized the importance of strengthening security measures in light of ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia. He noted that targeting Saudi Arabia undermines the safety of all Gulf countries, including the UAE, and recent incidents have made it clear that every nation in the region is at risk.
Gargash took to social media platform X to express his concerns, stating, “It has become crucial to bolster the collective security arrangement of Gulf countries. Neglecting joint Gulf action in security and defense has allowed external parties to escalate their actions against regional nations.”
He pointed out that the attackers seemed to perceive the Gulf states as the weakest link, believing these countries would avoid conflict. However, he asserted that these attacks demonstrate that all nations in the region are vulnerable and their security is interconnected.
“The impact of the attacks on Saudi Arabia extends beyond its borders, affecting the UAE and other Gulf nations as well,” Gargash added. He called for a strengthened shared security framework and increased coordination in defense among regional countries.
Meanwhile, the international community has condemned the recent assault on Riyadh’s international airport by Houthi rebels from Yemen. Many view this as a dangerous escalation of tensions in the region.
The Houthis have been targeting Saudi airports in recent days, with a significant attack occurring on Saturday night. This assault on Riyadh’s airport resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals, including one Indian national, and left over 300 injured.
Following the attack, the Saudi government suspended international flights at Riyadh airport. However, the Houthis launched another strike on Sunday at terminals used for domestic flights, specifically targeting Terminals 3 and 4.
The attack on October 10 is being described as one of the most significant assaults on Saudi Arabia in the past decade. Previously, in May 2015, an attack on a Shia mosque in Qatif resulted in 21 fatalities, for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility.
As a consequence of the Houthi attacks, international flights at Riyadh airport have been grounded since Saturday, leading various airlines from India to cancel flights to Riyadh until at least October 14 or 15. The rebels issued a warning on Sunday, stating that they would continue to target the airport and Saudi airspace.
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