The Saudi-UAE partnership, once considered the Middle East’s most coordinated strategic axis, is now under visible strain as tensions escalate over the Yemen conflict. This video breaks down the fast-unfolding shifts inside the Gulf power equation, exploring how military disagreements, political calculations, and the recent STC sweep are reshaping Riyadh and Abu Dhabi’s approach on the ground. WATCH 

Yemen has declared a nationwide emergency after a sharp escalation in tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. President Rashad al-Alimi ordered UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, cancelling a key defence agreement between the two allies.