Geneva: The UAE led a diplomatic effort at a key United Nations forum in Geneva that resulted in the unanimous adoption of a resolution condemning attacks on civilian telecommunications and information technology infrastructure, including submarine cables in the Gulf. The measure was passed during the council session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), held from 28 April to 8 May 2026, marking the first time the body has formally denounced such attacks on digital infrastructure. The UAE introduced the draft resolution on behalf of the GCC states and Jordan, in a move that reaffirmed its growing role as a regional voice in international forums. The proposal secured broad backing from member states and was adopted by consensus, while a separate draft submitted by Iran did not achieve agreement.…