Politis

Yemen Crisis: UAE Withdraws Forces Amid Rift with Saudi Arabia

Published December 30, 2025, 18:18
Yemen Crisis: UAE Withdraws Forces Amid Rift with Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the withdrawal of its forces from Yemen, marking an escalation of tensions with Saudi Arabia. This move follows an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition on a Yemeni port supported by the UAE. The two countries, once allies in the Yemen war, appear to have diverging views on the political situation and their interests in the region, with Riyadh supporting the internationally recognized government and Abu Dhabi backing Southern separatists. Saudi Arabia has accused the UAE of supporting military operations that threaten its security.