The president of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (front, L) meets with visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (front, R) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on March 31, 2026. The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met Tuesday with visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to discuss the regional fallout from the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran war and its impact on maritime security and global trade. (WAM/Handout via Xinhua)
ABU DHABI, March 31 (Xinhua) -- The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met Tuesday with visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to discuss the regional fallout from the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran war and its impact on maritime security and global trade.
The two leaders stressed the need for closer coordination to contain tensions and safeguard vital shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global oil and gas shipments, according to the Emirates News Agency.
The two sides also condemned attacks on civilians and infrastructure, underlining the importance of defending national sovereignty and protecting citizens in line with international law.
The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation across economic, security, and development sectors.
Gulf Arab states have stepped up diplomatic efforts to manage the widening conflict, which has disrupted trade, raised energy prices, and sparked concerns over broader economic impacts.
Before his UAE visit, the Qatari also visited Saudi Arabia on Monday where he held a trilateral meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
The three leaders warned that continued Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan, including strikes on civilian and vital facilities, "constitute a dangerous escalation that threatens the region's security and stability," according to the Saudi Press Agency. ■
The president of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (front, R) greets visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (front, L) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on March 31, 2026. The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met Tuesday with visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to discuss the regional fallout from the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran war and its impact on maritime security and global trade. (WAM/Handout via Xinhua)
