However , Saif Ghobash , the United Arab Emirates ' first Minister of State for Foreign Affairs was killed in the attack instead .
In October 1977 , Khaddam again survived an assassination attempt at the Abu Dhabi International Airport .
Saif Ghobash , the United Arab Emirates ' first Minister of State for Foreign Affairs was killed in the attack instead .
In October 1977 , Khaddam again survived an assassination attempt at the Abu Dhabi International Airport .