Dubai: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have approved an advanced military command headquarters in Kuwait as regional security concerns persist despite renewed efforts to end the US-Iran war.
US President Donald Trump has reported progress towards an agreement with Tehran, although Iran insists Washington must meet its conditions before the Strait of Hormuz can fully reopen.
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Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has intercepted two missiles and a drone, Iran claims two tankers are burning in Hormuz, and Houthi authorities have reported a rising death toll from air strikes in Yemen.
UAE airlines also continue to adjust flights, particularly on routes to Saudi Arabia.
Here are eight developments UAE residents need to know on Tuesday evening, November 10.
1. GCC approves military command headquarters in Kuwait
The six GCC countries have approved the establishment of an advanced headquarters for their Unified Military Command in Kuwait, the bloc announced on Tuesday.
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said member states had also agreed to deploy appropriate forces to the headquarters.
The decision followed a meeting of GCC defence ministers in Bahrain, where they discussed regional security challenges and closer military cooperation.
The GCC comprises the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.
