Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Khalifa, said on Saturday the UAE continues to adopt a realistic policy that can help reduce tensions in the region. The senior Emirati official said communication and dialogue can resolve crises in the Arab world. Dr Gargash tweeted a “practical and logical approach” can be used without compromising the efforts of those who are working to reduce strife. He said <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2022/03/18/sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed-meets-syrian-president-bashar-al-assad/" target="_blank">Syrian President Bashar Al Assad's visit to the UAE</a> on Friday was an example. The Emirates want to play an important role in reducing tensions in Syria and believe political communication, openness and dialogue can work to restore peace.