MBS and Sheikh Mansour Meet Amid Gulf Regional Security Tensions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan convened in Riyadh on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, for a high-level bilateral meeting. The discussions focused on strengthening ties and addressing urgent Gulf regional security concerns. The summit, which included Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, comes at a time of heightened volatility in the region.

The meeting was attended by UAE national-security and emergency officials, signaling that the talks were centered on critical crisis management and regional stability.

Addressing Missile and Drone Threats

The regional security landscape has been severely impacted by ongoing attacks from Iranian-backed Houthi forces. These groups have been targeting Saudi airspace with both drones and ballistic missiles, leading to significant disruptions.

Recent strikes have necessitated civil-defence alerts across southern Saudi Arabia, specifically impacting several key