Read the latest political news from the UAE, Gulf and Middle East, including government decisions, foreign policy, diplomacy, regional security and global affairs.
Washington has ordered non-essential US embassy staff in Saudi Arabia and their families to leave after near-daily Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities. The order applies to Saudi Arabia only.
Middle East War Update: Seven Key Developments for UAE Residents on October 17, 2026
The reported Mecca drone incident has intensified concerns over Saudi-Houthi tensions, as Saudi Arabia faces renewed security threats linked to the Houthis, Yemen conflict and wider Middle East instability.
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