President Christodoulides condemns missile and drone attacks on the UAE

On May 5, 2026, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, issued a strong condemnation of missile and drone attacks directed against the United Arab Emirates. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, he expressed full solidarity with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Emirati people. Christodoulides reaffirmed that Cyprus remains committed to the principles of de-escalation, respect for international law, and regional stability. He emphasized that the security of the Middle East is intrinsically linked to the security of Europe. While official reports focus on the condemnation, one source suggests a potential link to an incident involving an oil facility in Fujairah. The Cypriot government stressed the importance of strengthening regional cooperation in response to these developments. No further casualties or specific tactical outcomes of the attacks were disclosed in the provided reports.