The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthis' attempt to target Mecca in Saudi Arabia using a drone.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the attempted attack violates the Kingdom's sovereignty and threatens its security and stability.
It also reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures it takes to protect its people.
الإمارات تُدين بشدة محاولة جماعة الحوثي استهداف مكة المكرمة
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) September 16, 2026
UAE Strongly Condemns Houthi Group’s Attempt to Target Makkah al-Mukarramah pic.twitter.com/S3pTHEwMYR

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