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The UAE denied any tensions with Saudi Arabia or that it supports southern secession, affirming its continued commitment to the peace plan. A Southern Transitional Council official stated: "We can confirm that Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes against our forces after they arrived at the 23rd Brigade in Al-Abr" (The Times of London).

The Southern Transitional Council forces are partially withdrawing from oil-rich areas in Shabwa and Hadramawt, despite maintaining near-total control over the southern Yemeni governorates

US State Department: Treasury sanctions disrupt a key source of external support for the Rapid Support Forces

The Guardian: The takeover of southern Yemen by UAE-backed forces could pave the way for a declaration of secession, as the "Southern Transitional Council" forces control all eight governorates, in a major setback for Saudi Arabia, the UAE's regional rival.

Yemen Monitor correspondent: Southern Transitional Council Israeli security forces seized the presidential palace in Seiyun. There are casualties in the ongoing clashes in Seiyun between government forces and Southern Transitional Council forces.

UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council forces seize control of Seiyun International Airport after capturing military checkpoints surrounding the city. Hadramawt

Southern forces seize Al-Suwayri checkpoint in Tarim as part of Operation "Promising Future" in Wadi Hadramawt

UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces are currently moving to take full control of Yemen’s Hadramout region

Ukraine’s HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov is in Abu Dhabi where meetings are underway with @SecArmy Driscoll and a Russian delegation as the Trump administration press Kyiv and Moscow to make a deal to end the war

India has received the body of Air Force pilot Namansh Syal, who was killed in a fighter jet crash. The indigenously produced Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed during an airshow at the Dubai Airshow.

Indian Air Force: Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow; circumstances of the incident are being investigated.

35 Emirati aid trucks cross the Rafah crossing on their way to the Kerem Shalom crossing, in preparation for their entry into the Gaza Strip.

The Syrian consul in Dubai sparked controversy after announcing his defection from the Damascus government in protest against what he described as "genocide in Sweida."

Emirates Airlines inspects security measures at Mitiga International Airport in preparation for the resumption of flights

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs: The UAE stresses the need for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan.

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs: A Palestinian state must be established alongside the State of Israel.

The Emirati channel Sharjah 24 published footage of the meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed. The Emirati Ambassador to Israel, Mohammed Al Khaja, was also present. The official news agency of the United Arab Emirates reported tonight that Prime Minister Netanyahu met with the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. At the meeting, they discussed regional developments and the international community's efforts to bring an end to the war in Gaza, according to the Emirati statement.

White House: Trump to hold multilateral meeting with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, UAE and Jordan

Sources tell Reuters: UAE may reduce relations with Israel if government advances annexation of Judea and Samaria

Under the directives of Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai Humanitarian City (Dubai HC) has sent a second relief airlift to Afghanistan in less than a week, in support of those affected by the devastating earthquake that recently struck the country. The plane carried 39.8 tons of relief supplies and aid, provided by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Libya: The Ilyushin IL-76 cargo plane, registration number EX-76018, belonging to Fly Sky Airlines and linked to the UAE Air Force, landed yesterday, September 14, in Izmir, Turkey, for two hours, coming from eastern Libya, and then returned to eastern Libya. This is the third flight for the plane in the last 48 hours.

US, Saudi, Egyptian, and Emirati statement: There is no military solution to the conflict in Sudan, and the current situation exacerbates the suffering of civilians.

Emirati official: The UAE condemns Netanyahu's "hostile statements" against Qatar and stresses that any attack on a Gulf state is an attack on the Gulf security system.

President Ahmed Al-Sharaa receives in Damascus the Emirati businessman Khalaf Al-Habtoor, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Habtoor Group, and the accompanying delegation, and during the meeting, opportunities for investment and future projects in Syria were discussed

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Qatar on Wednesday, UAE state news agency WAM reported, in a show of solidarity a day after Israel launched an airstrike targeting Hamas officials in Doha

UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs: Iran nuclear deal brings stability to the Arabian Gulf and the region

UAE Foreign Minister: In these challenging times,UAE sends clear message: annexation is a red line and peace through two state solution must remain path forward. UAE warns Israel: Annexing West Bank is a ‘red line' that would 'end regional integration'

Syria: the Anti-Narcotics Department seized around 5,000 Captagon pills concealed in soap bars in Damascus. Drugs were intended to be smuggled into the UAE

The UAE expresses solidarity with Afghanistan and offers condolences for the earthquake victims.

The new UAE aid convoy carries 361 tons of food and shelter supplies for the Gaza Strip.