Riyadh | BETH – 28 Ramadan 1447H corresponding to March 17, 2026

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, held two phone calls with His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the United Arab Emirates, and His Excellency Sayyid Hamood bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior of the Sultanate of Oman.

Call with the UAE

During the call, the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries were reviewed, along with the latest developments in the region amid ongoing challenges, most notably the Iranian attacks targeting the security and stability of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Both sides affirmed the strength of their fraternal ties and their commitment to enhancing cooperation and joint coordination in a way that reinforces security and stability and ensures the safety of citizens and residents.

His Royal Highness the Minister of Interior also reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with, and support for, all measures taken by the United Arab Emirates to maintain its security and stability.

Call with Oman

In another call, developments in the region were reviewed in light of the Iranian attacks on GCC countries.

His Royal Highness the Minister of Interior emphasized the strength of the fraternal relations between the two countries and the importance of continuing joint coordination and cooperation to enhance security and stability, and to safeguard the safety of citizens and residents.

He also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for the Sultanate of Oman and its backing of all measures taken to preserve its security and stability.

BETH Commentary

These calls reflect a shift in Gulf coordination from a diplomatic framework to a shared security readiness:

Alignment of political messaging in synchronized timing

Strengthening security coordination in the face of direct threats

Affirming that Gulf security is managed as a unified system, not as separate states

Conclusion:
The Gulf does not respond individually… it moves as a unified front.