UAE adviser says attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten regional stability

UAE President's diplomatic adviser Dr Anwar Gargash has stated that attacks on Saudi Arabia pose a threat to the region's security and prosperity. He made these comments at an event in Dubai, also emphasising the need for ongoing efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East.

The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have been escalating their attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to NPR and CNBC World. This escalation has reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war, with the Houthis making significant land grabs, including areas around the Red Sea coast, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. These actions have pushed up global fuel prices and threaten Saudi Arabia's oil exports.

Saudi Arabia has proposed a two-week ceasefire to the Houthis, along with direct talks between Riyadh and the Houthi leadership, as per the Jerusalem Post, citing the Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar. The aim is to address humanitarian demands and work towards a comprehensive agreement by the end of the ceasefire period, with Oman playing a mediating role.

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