Mohammed bin Zayed

An Iranian newspaper ran the headline "Revenge against the criminals is certain," placing photos of UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa, and Kuwait's Emir Mashal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah beside Israeli and American leaders.

Trump reacted to the UAE president speaking softly during their meeting, saying:

"See, when you're that rich, you can speak that low. I was wondering, can anybody hear that? But when you're so rich, you have such confidence, you don't have to do any strain to the voice."

Israel’s PMO announced Netanyahu secretly visited UAE and met MBZ during Iran war. UAE MOFA denied it ever happened.

What likely occurred: Israel got wind of a press leak and got ahead of it without coordinating with Abu Dhabi first. UAE woke up to a surprise announcement and decided to deny it.

Netanyahu spoke with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed and other Gulf leaders following Iran attacks on the UAE

Saudi Crown Prince MBS held a call with UAE President Sheikh MBZ, condemning Iran’s attacks on the UAE and reaffirming Saudi support for the country’s security.

UAE President MbZ’s Advisor Anwar Gargash on Iran:

You can’t be attacked with 2,800 missiles and drones then talk to me about trust. That will take ages and ages.

Russian President Putin speaks with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, expressing “serious concern” over the ongoing war.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed:

“We have repeatedly warned about the danger of rumors during wartime. Claims about imposing restrictions on capital movement in the UAE are false and clearly refuted. The UAE’s economic history is built on openness and free movement of funds, a cornerstone of its success and investment appeal. The UAE will emerge stronger and more successful, and Iranian aggression will not succeed in its efforts.”