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The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has deteriorated following the UAE's assistance in the escape of a Yemeni separatist leader, which angered Saudi officials. Once allies, the two nations are now at odds over their respective roles in the Yemen conflict, highlighting a significant split among key players in the region.
TOPSHOT - Supporters of the Emirati-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) brandish the People's Republic of South Yemen flag as they attend a rally after a call by their leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi (portraits), to denounce the alleged detention of an STC delegation in Riyadh and to protest against the leadership of pro-Saudi forces in the region, in Aden on January 16, 2026. Yemen's eight-seat presidential body on January 15 dismissed its last UAE-backed member, a southern separatist, consolidating Saudi Arabia's full control over the country's decision-making body. In December, forces from the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council briefly captured two key provinces, infuriating Saudi Arabia, which rolled back their land grab with air strikes and allies on the ground. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
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