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Saudi Arabia calls drone attack at UAE nuclear site 'threat' to region

Saudi Arabia on Sunday denounced a drone strike that ignited a fire near a nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates. While Emirati officials confirmed there were no injuries or radiological leaks, the Saudi government joined international voices in slamming the act as an unprovoked threat to regional security.

AFP WORLD
Published May 17,2026
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Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on Sunday condemned the drone strike that triggered a fire near a nuclear power plant in the neighbouring United Arab Emirates.

The ministry said in a statement that the attack was "a threat to the security and stability of the region" and expressed its solidarity with the UAE, saying it would "support all measures taken to preserve the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity" of the country.