RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE stressed the need for closer coordination and a united Gulf position as tensions escalate across the region. During a phone call on Sunday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed rapidly evolving regional developments and efforts to prevent further escalation with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister. The ministers stressed on the need to align their positions and strength consultations betwe
