Rekindling Ties: Saudi-UAE Brotherhood Amid Regional Tensions
The posts followed months of tensions over oil, Yemen and regional security, while officials urged media to reflect the countries' shared interests.
- On Tuesday, July 21, Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosary and UAE National Media Authority Chairman Abdulla bin Mohammed Alhamed shared near-identical posts on X affirming close historical ties and "wise leadership" between the two Gulf nations.
- The two Gulf heavyweights have seen interests diverge for years over oil quotas and geopolitics, with tensions surfacing late last year over opposing sides in Yemen's war, exacerbated by the UAE's May withdrawal from OPEC.
- One hour before the posts, Turki Alalshikh, a close confidant of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed, shared a photo showing Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin-Salman and United Arab Emirates Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan embracing, captioned "deeply rooted partnership."
- Gulf officials have recently called for unity among the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council amid Iranian attacks and threats by Iran-aligned Houthis against Red Sea shipping.
- Mohammed Baharoon, director-general of the Dubai Public Policy Research Center, characterized the rift as "a storm in a cup," noting that common interests between the nations "far outweighs our divergences.
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Saudi and UAE showcase public display of unity after months of strained relations
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This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more exclusive news and reports, visit our website. X/@Turki_alalshikh Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman alongside UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, in a photo Turki Al-Sheikh said was taken a few days ago. A recent photo shows Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed smiling with their arms around each other's s…
The months-long rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE is beginning to fade. The conciliatory posturing between the two major Gulf powers is a positive sign not only for them but for the entire region.
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