Anwar Gargash
@AnwarGargash · Gulf & Arab world
Anwar Gargash is a diplomatic adviser to the UAE president and was a public architect of the Abraham Accords era.
Diplomatic relations are managed through reason, communication, and clarity of interests, not through riddles and signals that require deciphering, and they cannot be held hostage to internal tensions or an inability to explain interests and set priorities. Ambiguity is not policy, and noise does not make up for the absence of vision; successful diplomacy rests on clear positions and sound management of interests and differences. Anything else is merely an expression of shortcomings in vision and management.
Translated from ArabicI was pleased to participate in the third edition of the Hili Forum, and thanks to those organizing it at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research and the Diplomatic Academy. We are undergoing major transformations that call for more research and dialogue, and the Hili Forum is an emerging and important platform. The more complex the situation becomes, the greater our need for deeper understanding and broader vision.
Translated from ArabicHow fortunate we are in the UAE to have leadership that knows the path to glory and elevation, follows it with confidence and determination, and leads us all along it. How fortunate we are to have Abu Khalid and Abu Rashid, and how fortunate we are to have the UAE as a cherished homeland that embraces our ambitions, strengthens our confidence in the future, and whose achievements and standing make us proud every day.
Translated from ArabicWe are proud of the UAE's global leadership in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, the fruit of an early vision and continuous work that began two decades ago. Today, we see the fruits of this journey in our country's global leadership in digital skills and adoption of artificial intelligence. An inspiring success story among many Emirati success stories, united by clarity of vision and dedicated work toward achieving it.
Translated from ArabicThe state of neither war nor peace cannot be a sustainable solution, and the policy of targeting the Arab Gulf states and Jordan has also proven its failure. What is needed today are realistic and sustainable political solutions that address the political and economic dimensions of the crisis, beginning with moving beyond escalation and restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to normal, and ultimately reaching a more realistic approach that goes beyond the memorandum of understanding that failed to chart a practical and acceptable roadmap.
Translated from ArabicThe words of Her Excellency Abeer Al-Ramahi, Palestine's ambassador to the UAE, touched hearts during the “The UAE Loves Palestine” event, capturing the depth of the feelings in her moving words: “The UAE gave us safety, so let us give it loyalty.” The large public attendance was the best testament to the deeply rooted bonds of brotherhood and solidarity that unite the two peoples. The UAE was, and remains, a broad oasis that embraces Palestinians and provides them with opportunities for a dignified life, safety, and stability, and stands alongside their just cause based on a steadfast national and humanitarian position, rejecting profiteering from it or exploiting its emotional dimension to fuel extremism and violence. The UAE’s position: renewed commitment and continuous support.
Translated from ArabicThe media campaigns directed against the UAE are desperate; they are based on defamation and rumor in the face of determination and achievement. The rule is that action is stronger than reactions, and confronting the successful model is beyond the capacity of those behind these campaigns. What a waste of effort and money in targeting the UAE; perhaps they would have been more useful if they had been invested positively in building and development.
Translated from ArabicMedia is a principal tool in the delicate circumstances the region is going through, and the narrative is part of the balance of the conflict. Therefore, credibility and balance remain a professional and ethical necessity, without naivety or equating parties that do not abide by the same rules. What is required is accurate and fair media that understands the environment of the confrontation, protects the truth from misinformation and exploitation, and safeguards the awareness of its audience.
Translated from ArabicAs the U.S.-Iranian confrontation enters a new phase, characterized by escalating economic pressure, ending attempts to dominate the Strait of Hormuz, and moving beyond the memorandum of understanding phase, we reiterate that Iran’s aggression against the Arab Gulf states missed its target; it deepened Tehran’s predicament and was a sinful strategic choice that increased its isolation and weakened its position. The way out of this war does not lie through targeting the Arab Gulf states, but through working with them in a way that prepares for de-escalation and the search for a political way out of the war.
Translated from ArabicOn the anniversary of the passing of the poet and friend Habib Al Sayegh, we recall his human and national presence, his distinctive poetic voice, and his significant contribution to the Emirati and Arab cultural scene. Habib has passed away, but his impact, words, and fond memory remain alive in our hearts.
Translated from ArabicSome agenda-driven platforms are circulating false information about the UAE, at a time when the country continues to focus its efforts on dealing with developments in the region and preparing for what comes after this phase. The UAE's approach is that the best response to such claims is through work and achievements on the ground. As for the rumors being published, such as those concerning the cancellation of workers' residency permits or the provision of financial facilities to Iran and others, they are false information and part of desperate media campaigns. Facts and tangible achievements remain stronger than rumors, and work remains stronger than noise.
Translated from ArabicRepeated targeting of ADNOC vessels will not deter the UAE from continuing with a balanced and rational policy based on the three pillars of deterrence, diplomacy, and commitment to international law. We will safeguard our rights to freedom of navigation and the use of the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, and we will defend our sovereignty and interests while continuing the path of dialogue and giving priority to diplomatic options. We will make every effort to strengthen a unified Gulf position, as it is an essential pillar for protecting the security of the region and the interests of its states in this ongoing crisis.
Translated from ArabicThe region cannot remain in a state of neither war nor peace indefinitely; its stability and the future of its peoples require clarity of vision and direction. At the same time, the next phase cannot be built on fragile rules or arrangements detached from international law, the foundations of peaceful coexistence, respect for sovereignty, and the logic of peace. The goal is to move toward sustainable stability governed by clear, shared rules.
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