Houthis condemned for continued armed conflict

Houthi drone targeting Khamis Mushait in Saudi Arabia, was intercepted on Saturday. (File/AFP)
Updated 10 August 2019
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Houthis condemned for continued armed conflict

  • The secretary General of the GCC described the ongoing war as an “outrageous crime that violates the bonds of brotherhood, religion and humanitarian values
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said there was a need to focus on eliminating terrorist groups

DUBAI: The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al-Zayani has condemned the continuation of armed conflict in Aden, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.

His comments came on the same day a Houthi drone targeting Khamis Mushait in Saudi Arabia, was intercepted. Al-Zayani described the ongoing war as an “outrageous crime that violates the bonds of brotherhood, religion and humanitarian values.”

He added that it endangered the lives of civilians and threatened security and stability in the region. But Al-Zayani said the current stage required Yemeni forces to achieve security and stability in the country.

His views were mirrored by Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, who said there was a need to focus on eliminating the Houthi militia and other terrorist groups.

Al-Nahyan called for a responsible and serious action to end the clashes and maintain security and stability.


Senegalese president meets Kuwaiti crown prince ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Updated 13 January 2026
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Senegalese president meets Kuwaiti crown prince ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

  • Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits Kuwait and the UAE this week to strengthen his country’s ties with Gulf nations

LONDON: The president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, arrived in Kuwait on Monday for an official visit before traveling on to the UAE to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

Faye, who was accompanied by ministers responsible for national transformation, African integration, foreign affairs, finance and water management, held talks with Kuwait’s crown prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, on a number of issues, officials said.

The president aims to strengthen ties between Senegal and Gulf countries during his visits to Kuwait and the UAE this week, his office said. And on Jan. 14 and 15 he will take part in the final two days of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, described as a significant annual, international event dedicated to addressing the challenges related to sustainable development, energy transition and innovation.

Faye was welcomed on arrival in Kuwait by the country’s prime minister, Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; the deputy assistant foreign minister for African affairs, Naif Mohammed Al-Mudhaf; and other officials.