In a telephone call to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sisi affirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with the UAE and other brotherly nations targeted by the attacks. Sisi emphasised Egypt’s firm stance on the necessity of returning to dialogue and diplomacy to reach political solutions to the current crisis. For his part, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed deep appreciation for Egypt’s steadfast position in supporting the security and stability of the UAE and all Arab countries, praising the deeply rooted brotherly relations between the two nations. The calls follow an Iranian missile barrage on several Arab Gulf cities on Saturday in response of US and Israeli strikes on Iran. UAE state media reported that one person was killed in Abu Dhabi, though further details were not provided.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 28, 2026 17:22 UTC