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Anwar Gargash
PoliticianLean Right
Anwar Gargash is a presidential advisor in the UAE.
Notable Quotes
"The Iranian strategy will actually concretise the American role... It will not reduce it. We will also see Israeli influence become more prominent in the Gulf, not less."View Story →
"The Strait of Hormuz cannot be held hostage by any country."View Story →
"We don’t want to see more and more escalation."View Story →
"The Strait of Hormuz cannot be held hostage by any country."View Story →
"We don’t want a ceasefire that fails to address some of the main issues that will create a much more dangerous environment in the region."View Story →
"The Strait of Hormuz cannot be held hostage by any country."View Story →
"We don’t want to see more and more escalation."View Story →
"From our perspective, we don't want to see more and more escalation."View Story →
"I expect this weak stance from the Arab League, and I am not surprised by it, but I haven't expected it from the GCC, and I am surprised by it."View Story →
"I expect this weak stance from the Arab League, and I am not surprised by it."View Story →
"criticised the Arab and Gulf states for not doing enough to protect it from Iranian attacks during the Middle East conflict"View Story →
"The terrorist targeting of the Barakah clean nuclear power plant, whether carried out by the principal perpetrator or through one of its agents, represents a dangerous escalation."View Story →
"The terrorist targeting of the Barakah clean nuclear power plant, whether carried out by the principal perpetrator or through one of its agents, represents a dangerous escalation."View Story →
"Iran is trying to consecrate a new reality born from a clear military defeat, but attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz or encroach on the UAE's maritime sovereignty are nothing but fragments of dreams."View Story →
Related Stories
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May 21, 2026UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
May 17, 2026Oil rises over $1 with no sign of Iran conflict ending - Reuters
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April 30, 2026UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers' group - Reuters
UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers' group Reuters
April 28, 2026United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The UAE leaving Opec is seen as a major blow and potential death knell for the oil cartel.
April 28, 2026US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire with reopening of Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire with reopening of Strait of Hormuz Reuters
April 8, 2026UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal - Reuters
UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal Reuters
April 6, 2026Abu Dhabi reports damage at Borouge plant from falling debris - Reuters
Abu Dhabi reports damage at Borouge plant from falling debris Reuters
April 5, 2026