The Houthi militia in Yemen has been designated as a terrorist group by the Arab Parliament.
According to national news agency WAM, it has also called on the United Nations to take similar action.
The announcement came at the conclusion of the Arab Parliament’s latest session in Cairo.
During the meeting, members also condemned the recent attacks on Saudi civilian facilities and commercial vessels in the UAE’s territorial waters and in the Gulf of Oman.
Driver arrested in Sharjah for 137 violations, AED 104,000 in fines
Sharjah Police have arrested a motorist who racked up 137 traffic violations and fines totalling over AED 104,000, all while using forged licence plates to evade detection.
Sheikh Abdullah, President of Ecuador discuss boosting ties
Economic and developmental cooperation topped the agenda during discussions between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa.
UAE, Lebanon to enhance ties in economic and investment sectors
The UAE and Lebanon have agreed to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including economic and investment, "through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange and government development".
Putin praises UAE for prisoner swap mediation
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have held a phone call to discuss ways to strengthen ties under their countries’ strategic partnership.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails UAE’s rising role in global tourism
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which wrapped up on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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