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By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 19:33
Updated: SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 21:52
For instance, reports at Al-Jazeera indicate that China’s leader Xi Jinping. #Gulf News meanwhile reported on the UAE meeting. “During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of #regional and #international issues of mutual interest, as well as the #importance of supporting efforts to promote calm, de-escalation and #stability in the region and enhance prospects for #peace and #development for its #peoples.”
India is seeking to take a leadership role in #BRICS during its time holding the presidency of the bloc. It is talking about “Building #resilience, #innovation, #cooperation and #sustainability.” The #UAE is a relatively recent participant in BRICS. It has been a #member since 2024. “Its membership is part of the country’s approach to multilateral cooperation, with BRICS providing a platform for dialogue on economic development, trade, #investment and #global #governance among emerging economies,” Gulf News noted.
Meanwhile, a regional crisis is deepening. “Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West #Pipeline as a #precaution after strikes hit the line in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, leaving several #people #injured,” Gulf News added, noting the concerns that the region now has regarding #pressure on Riyadh.