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Manama Dialogue: regional security and diplomacy

This dossier follows regional security proposals presented at the 2026 Manama Dialogue, diplomatic commitments and documented follow-up. Government positions are distinguished from agreements actually concluded.

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Dubai in November 2023. Archive illustration of the UAE; it does not show the Manama Dialogue.
Dubai in November 2023. Archive illustration of the UAE; it does not show the Manama Dialogue. — EditQ / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ — 1 novembre 2023 ; redimensionnement.

Where things stand

On 1 November 2026, Anwar Gargash urged diplomacy between Washington and Tehran while saying the UAE was prepared for deterioration. These statements establish no new agreement.

Reported information

At Manama, UAE urges diplomacy to avoid renewed confrontation with Iran

UAE presidential diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on 1 November 2026 that he hoped for a diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington. He also said his country was preparing for a deterioration in the situation.

Dubai in November 2023. Archive illustration of the UAE; it does not show the Manama Dialogue.
Dubai in November 2023. Archive illustration of the UAE; it does not show the Manama Dialogue. — EditQ / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ — 1 novembre 2023 ; redimensionnement.

AFP reports that Gargash argued another round of confrontation would not serve the region's interests. Arabic-language accounts also highlight his call to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post following the closing session, reported by Iran International, the adviser again prioritised political and diplomatic solutions. These statements describe the UAE's position; they announce neither a US-Iran agreement nor a return to normal maritime traffic.

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Reported information

In Manama, Egypt advocates Gulf security and diplomatic solutions

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on 31 October 2026 that Gulf security is part of Egypt’s national security. He urged diplomatic responses to regional crises.

Bahrain World Trade Center towers in 2016.
Manama in October 2016. Archive view; it does not show the 2026 Dialogue. — Francisco Anzola / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ ; 6 octobre 2016 ; redimensionnement.

The minister advocated respect for state sovereignty, non-interference and protection of maritime navigation and vital infrastructure. He also proposed stronger early-warning arrangements to prevent conflicts from escalating.

Abdelatty linked regional stability to a settlement of the Palestinian question and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. These principles represent Egypt’s position at the summit; they do not amount to participants adopting a joint security mechanism.

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