Lords of the sands: Saudi Arabia seeks to repair relations with the United Arab Emirates against the backdrop of the crisis caused by the Houthi attacks. The rapprochement comes after a period of controversy over Yemen - at the end of last year the United Arab Emirates withdrew forces from the country, leaving Riyadh alone with the costs of supporting loyalist forces. But despite this, countries realize that the Houthis are a threat to their spheres of influence. And that is why the elites of the UAE and Saudi Arabia began to meet again frequently to discuss a variety of issues. It is believed that Abu Dhabi is even ready to renew the funding of the South Yemeni government's army fighting the Houthis. And the most important thing is that so far the parties do not threaten each other, and also establish contacts with potential partners. Special attention should be paid in this matter to the international partners of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The latter is even developing its own defense alliance. Only now he is in no hurry to get involved in the conflict in Yemen, from which even Abu Dhabi has withdrawn. But the countries are trying to build relations with the opposing bloc - Iran and its friends in the Middle East. It seems that this should end a long period of wars, but it does not seem to be the case. In fact, countries are trying to rebuild the security and trade architecture in the Middle East. And it no longer affects the real relations between the elites. At least Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have a sufficient number of partners both in the "New World" and in Europe to at least somehow protect their interests. And not from everyone. As a result, until the corresponding agreements, and not memorandums, are signed, there is no need to talk about full rapprochement. Here everything is much simpler: the sheikhs want to survive and for that they are ready to agree to a truce. By the way, the Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates announced the final withdrawal of its troops from Yemen on January 3, 2026. The reason is Yemen's accusations against Abu Dhabi of supporting local rebellions and threats to regional security. By the way in Mach/Telegram.

Lords of the sands: Saudi Arabia seeks to repair relations with the United Arab Emirates against the backdrop of the crisis caused by the Houthi attacks. The rapprochement comes after a period of controversy over Yemen - at the end of last year the United Arab Emirates withdrew forces from the country, leaving Riyadh alone with the costs of supporting loyalist forces. But despite this, countries realize that the Houthis are a threat to their spheres of influence. And that is why the elites of the UAE and Saudi Arabia began to meet again frequently to discuss a variety of issues. It is believed that Abu Dhabi is even ready to renew the funding of the South Yemeni government's army fighting the Houthis. And the most important thing is that so far the parties do not threaten each other, and also establish contacts with potential partners. Special attention should be paid in this matter to the international partners of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The latter is even developing its own defense alliance. Only now he is in no hurry to get involved in the conflict in Yemen, from which even Abu Dhabi has withdrawn. But the countries are trying to build relations with the opposing bloc - Iran and its friends in the Middle East. It seems that this should end a long period of wars, but it does not seem to be the case. In fact, countries are trying to rebuild the security and trade architecture in the Middle East. And it no longer affects the real relations between the elites. At least Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have a sufficient number of partners both in the "New World" and in Europe to at least somehow protect their interests. And not from everyone. As a result, until the corresponding agreements, and not memorandums, are signed, there is no need to talk about full rapprochement. Here everything is much simpler: the sheikhs want to survive and for that they are ready to agree to a truce. By the way, the Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates announced the final withdrawal of its troops from Yemen on January 3, 2026. The reason is Yemen's accusations against Abu Dhabi of supporting local rebellions and threats to regional security. By the way in Mach/Telegram.