Saudi Arabia has escalated its media campaign against the UAE, accusing it of operating secret prisons in Yemen and supporting separatist militias that threaten Saudi interests. This rhetoric follows the UAE’s withdrawal from Yemen, which Riyadh now perceives as a direct security threat, particularly regarding the Southern Transitional Council’s advances in Yemen’s Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra provinces. The feud reflects deeper philosophical divides over regional influence strategies, with Saudi Arabia advocating for centralized state structures while the UAE favors non-state actors. This public spat between the two Gulf states signals a significant shift in their traditionally unified front, potentially reshaping regional dynamics.
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