Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly condemned riots and attempted attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy in Damascus, stressing the need to protect diplomatic missions under international law.
In separate statements issued on Sunday, both countries denounced the violence, which included acts of vandalism and attempts to storm the UAE embassy and the residence of its head of mission in the Syrian capital. Saudi Arabia described the incidents as unacceptable attacks on UAE national symbols and reiterated its firm rejection of all forms of violence against diplomats.
Qatar also condemned the attack, calling them a clear violation of international law and the sanctity of diplomatic premises. It urged authorities to hold those responsible accountable and to take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Both countries expressed full solidarity with the UAE and emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of diplomatic staff in line with international conventions, including the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The UAE had earlier condemned the unrest, calling on Syrian authorities to fulfill their obligations to protect diplomatic missions, investigate the incident, and take legal action against those involved.
According to witnesses, dozens of protesters gathered outside the UAE embassy in Damascus on Friday, with some attempting to breach the premises. A Syrian security official said the attack had broken away from a larger pro-Palestinian demonstration near Umayyad Square and tried to storm the embassy before being stopped by security forces.
While Syria’s foreign ministry did not directly address the incident, it reaffirmed its firm stance against any attacks on embassies and diplomatic missions.
The unrest comes amid heightened tensions in the region following controversial Israeli measures, which have sparked protests across Syria. Observers note that the UAE’s diplomatic ties with Israel, established under the 2020 Abraham Accords, have added complexity to the situation.
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