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Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held a phone call tonight to discuss the latest regional developments in light of ongoing diplomatic efforts to preserve regional stability

Revolutionary Guard Advisor: Following the shift in Iran's military doctrine, if countries such as the UAE and Bahrain provide bases for American attacks on Iran, the Iranian response will not be limited to the source of the attack, but will extend beyond that

"The New York Times" quotes Iranian officials: Tehran will not use chemical weapons unless it is attacked with nuclear weapons

The United States will mediate working-level talks between Ukraine and Russia on November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi as part of President Trump's efforts to end the war. Discussions will focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and next steps toward peace. US negotiators will also meet this week in Brussels with representatives of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the EU and NATO to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe's post-war security architecture and economic opportunities to support Ukraine's reconstruction.

UAE govt-linked Pecotox-Air B747-409F ER-MAM carried on its 13 Al Ain –Bole flights since 11 Oct: TLC pickups. The photo below shows the vehicles being unloaded at Bole Airport's cargo terminal in Addis Ababa

UAE Energy Ministry: Control established over oil spill from tanker attacked in territorial waters.

Exxon: UAE production has returned to levels consistent with historical output

ExxonMobil boss pulls out of Gulf energy conference over security concerns

The US has told Gulf Arab allies to prepare for a renewed military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections - WSJ

Oil spill off UAE widens, satellite images show, prompting more beach closures

UKMTO has received a verified time-late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. A tanker transiting outbound was struck by an unknown projectile, disabling the vessel. The crew have been reported safe. There is no damage assessment or environmental impact report at present. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate

All beaches in UAE's Ras al-Khaimah emirate will be closed until further notice, the city's police department says

UAE: All beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain temporarily closed following an oil spill

US State Department preparing to order departure of some personnel and family members at US embassies across the Gulf - US officials

Unknown projectile strikes tanker west of Oman's Bukha overlooking Strait of Hormuz, British maritime agency UKMTO says

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, today exchanged the framework for defense partnership.

VLCC-sized tanker leaking oil 25 km off Umm Al Quwain. Currents are carrying it southwest towards the coast, and Windward's drift model indicates it will reach Sharjah and Ajman's desalination intakes and ports by 22–23 October if the leak is not stopped

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan receives French President Emmanuel Macron in Abu Dhabi. Macron is on a tour of the Gulf aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies in an effort to lower prices, following weekend protests.

French President Macron is in the UAE, inspecting troops alongside MBZ

Security warning by @StateDept for the following countries: UAE, Israel, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, Lebanon, Qatar. "Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area. Americans traveling to or from the Middle East should monitor information about airport and airline operations and develop contingency plans in advance. Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions

The UAE Agency: Mansour bin Zayed meets with Khaled bin Salman in Abu Dhabi

A vessel was targeted in northeastern Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates.

The UAE has reportedly agreed to re-enter the conflict in Yemen by resuming funding for anti-Houthi forces, while Saudi Arabia will provide air cover, as Houthi advances alarm Gulf states. Source: The Guardian

Flights suspended at Dubai airport

Two Maldivian pilots employed by flydubai have been arrested by UAE police as part of the investigation into the attempted hijacking of FZ1073 on September 30

Images emerging on social media appear to show container ship GFS PRIDE partially submerged and smoking as a tugboat manoeuvrers it from the stern

Etihad Airways flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh have been cancelled due to regional disruption, company statement.Qatar Airways flights to and from Riyadh (RUH) and Dammam (DMM) airports are temporarily suspended, per company statement

Iranian Armed Forces Spokesman: Continued reliance on US security umbrella will only lead to exorbitant costs and flawed calculations.

Iran's Foreign Ministry: Security will not return to the Strait of Hormuz as long as the United States continues its blockade and economic war against Iran

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Fire on oil tanker after collision with a vessel during attempt to cross an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz