Saudi, UAE officials reaffirm strong bilateral ties

RIYADH — Senior Saudi and Emirati officials reaffirmed the strength of relations between the two countries on Tuesday, emphasizing their longstanding partnership and calling for responsible media coverage that reflects the reality of bilateral ties.The remarks came after General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh shared on X a recent photograph of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Alalshikh captioned the image: "Saudi Arabia and the UAE share a story of brotherly relations and an enduring partnership."UAE Presidential Diplomatic Adviser Anwar Gargash shared the picture with a caption saying: "The biggest story in the Gulf is captured in a single photograph."Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari said the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the UAE is built on a shared history, common heritage and the wise leadership of both countries, which continue to pursue ambitious development visions for their peoples.He added that responsible media have a duty to confront attempts to spread misleading narratives about relations between the two countries and to verify information before publishing.For his part, UAE National Media Office Chairman Abdullah Al Hamed said UAE-Saudi relations are an extension of a shared history and deep-rooted fraternal ties between two brotherly peoples united by a common destiny.He added that the partnership is reinforced by close coordination between the two countries' leaderships and a shared vision for a prosperous future, stressing that responsible media should objectively reflect that reality and reject attempts to undermine it.