Soon after the Trump-MBS meeting, the latest Yemen crisis erupted. In December, the UAE-backed STC faction — which is ostensibly part of the Yemeni government — seized control of the two provinces by Saudi borders, Hadhramaut and al-Mahra.

DUBAI, Dec 30 - A Saudi airstrike on ‌what ​it said was a UAE-linked weapons ‌shipment in Yemen on Tuesday marked the most significant escalation between Riyadh ​and Abu Dhabi to date. Once the twin pillars of regional security, the two Gulf heavyweights have seen their ‍interests diverge on everything from oil ​quotas to geopolitical influence.

The United Arab Emirates has pursued an assertive foreign policy and carved its own sphere of influence across the Middle East and Africa, a strategy in the spotlight after a rare military escalation with Saudi Arabia in Yemen this week.

According to reports, the UAE government is preparing to overhaul the country’s education sector with stern legal provisions.

From Yemen and Sudan to Israel and Somaliland, the UAE has built a wide network of allies, investments, and security ties aimed at countering political Islam and shaping regional power dynamics.

The events will take place on Wednesday evening, 31st December 2025, starting at 20:00, in free and open settings for the public, as the emirate’s skies light up with joyful displays welcoming the New Year in a spirit of celebration and togetherness.

The UAE's withdrawal from its Yemen mission signals the collapse of the anti-Houthi coalition and an open rupture with Saudi Arabia, sparking a direct confrontation in southern Yemen that risks a new

The top podcasts across the UAE, according to Spotify listening data for 2025, show a strong focus on business, leadership and entrepreneurism. Topping the UAE charts is The Diary Of A CEO, hosted by entrepreneur Steven Bartlett.