Lana Nusseibeh

Lana Nusseibeh is the Minister of State for the United Arab Emirates. She is currently newsworthy due to her recent statements regarding Iran's attacks on Gulf states. In an interview with the BBC, Nusseibeh called on Iran to cease its strikes on countries in the region, highlighting the significant number of drones and missiles, reportedly over 1,800, launched at the UAE since the beginning of the conflict. She also expressed confidence in her country's ability to recover and 'bounce back'. Her comments are significant as they represent the UAE's official stance on the ongoing regional tensions and the impact of these attacks on the Gulf states, particularly concerning their economic model based on oil and gas exports.