The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the Houthi group’s attack on Saudi Arabia’s Najran region that occurred earlier this week. According to the Emirates News Agency, the ministry stressed that any threat to Saudi security is equally a threat to the UAE and emphasized the indivisible nature of their shared security interests. The statement rejected all forms of violence against civilians and called for accountability under international standards.
Saudi coalition reports placed the number of injured civilians at 11 following the Houthi strikes that targeted areas in and around Najran. The attacks reportedly included drone operations aimed at both infrastructure and populated zones in the southern province. This development prompted swift responses from neighboring states that have faced similar incursions in prior years.
GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi added his voice to the criticism through an official announcement that labeled the strikes as terrorist acts. Albudaiwi described the Houthis’ targeting of civilians as a heinous crime and a flagrant violation of international law. His remarks aligned with parallel statements from several GCC members that underscored collective opposition to such aggression.
A similar pattern of condemnation emerged in May 2021 when the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced Houthi attempts to strike Jazan and Najran that injured children at the time. Those earlier incidents also involved cross-border targeting that the ministry attributed to the Iran-backed militia. Regional compilations from Arab News have tracked recurring Houthi operations against Saudi border areas over the past several years.
The latest UAE statement extended full solidarity with Saudi Arabia while urging broader international measures to deter further destabilizing actions. Officials noted that such events complicate efforts toward lasting peace in Yemen and the surrounding area. The position reflects long-standing diplomatic coordination between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh on security files.
Albudaiwi’s intervention highlighted ongoing GCC mechanisms designed to address threats from non-state actors operating in the region. Member states have repeatedly coordinated positions on Yemen-related developments through the bloc’s established channels. Additional condemnations from Arab countries reinforced the call for an end to attacks that endanger civilian populations.
