Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan makes first public comments since Iranian missile attacks, affirming the UAE’s readiness to protect its people and sovereignty amid ongoing regional conflict.

The minister added that the government is covering accommodation and meal expenses for stranded tourists.

Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdos says Greece has an evacuation plan in place but cannot cover accommodation costs, as regional airspace closures leave citizens stuck

Flight cancellations, airport closures and overnight explosions have left dozens of Greeks in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region facing uncertainty, fear; while some are reporting limited access to official support.

In a statement, the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority said that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market will remain closed on March 2 and 3.

The Greek Prime Minister and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties and discussed regional developments, stressing dialogue and diplomacy for stability in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi says it will end its last counterterrorism mission after Saudi Arabia backed a demand for Emirati troops to leave, following airstrikes and rising tensions between the two Gulf powers over Yemen

The United States, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are pressing for a humanitarian truce in Sudan as fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces devastates the country, triggering famine, mass displacement, and escalating ethnic violence

Nicosia explores a potential partnership with the UAE for a €1.9 billion subsea power link connecting Europe to the eastern Mediterranean, amid ongoing delays and a new European investigation

The 3.2bln-euro deal by Masdar is the largest energy transaction on the Athens Stock Exchange and one of the biggest in the European renewables sector

Among other things, the agreement provides for participation in cross-branch exercises, as well as those of the individual branches of the Armed Forces