The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia that were launched from Iraqi airspace and intercepted on Sunday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom and represent a threat to its security and stability.
It also expressed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability.
UAE Condemns Drone Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/bkrmI4PkJv
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) May 17, 2026
The Kingdom's Ministry of Defence had reported that three drones were destroyed after entering Saudi Arabia’s airspace.

UAE fuel prices to drop in November
RTA announces temporary closure of three major roads on November 1
UAE expresses solidarity with India after helicopter crash
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan names fintech company Ziina for Dubai-it award
'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3' sends 10,000 winter aid bags to Gaza