Saudi Arabia seeks to repair ties with UAE as Houthi attacks increase Saudi Arabia is moving to mend relations with the United Arab Emirates after a bitter conflict over Yemen, as renewed Houthi attacks have put increasing pressure on the kingdom, the Financial Times reports. Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi on October 18, after the first official meeting between the Gulf royal families since the conflict between them last December. The diplomatic push comes as Houthi strikes have killed more than 20 people in Saudi Arabia, disrupted oil infrastructure and forced Riyadh to postpone its flagship investment conference. When Washington refuses to launch attacks against the Houthis, Saudi Arabia turns to other partners for support. Britain and France pledged military aid, while Egypt confirmed defense support and Turkey and Pakistan offered help. But a renewed military alliance between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates remains uncertain. Abu Dhabi is reluctant to return to the conflict in Yemen, and analysts say the rapprochement may be tactical rather than full reconciliation. substack | talk.

Saudi Arabia seeks to repair ties with UAE as Houthi attacks increase Saudi Arabia is moving to mend relations with the United Arab Emirates after a bitter conflict over Yemen, as renewed Houthi attacks have put increasing pressure on the kingdom, the Financial Times reports. Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi on October 18, after the first official meeting between the Gulf royal families since the conflict between them last December. The diplomatic push comes as Houthi strikes have killed more than 20 people in Saudi Arabia, disrupted oil infrastructure and forced Riyadh to postpone its flagship investment conference. When Washington refuses to launch attacks against the Houthis, Saudi Arabia turns to other partners for support. Britain and France pledged military aid, while Egypt confirmed defense support and Turkey and Pakistan offered help. But a renewed military alliance between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates remains uncertain. Abu Dhabi is reluctant to return to the conflict in Yemen, and analysts say the rapprochement may be tactical rather than full reconciliation. substack | talk.