Saudi-Emirati Support for South Resumes
The British newspaper The Guardian reveals a new understanding between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates regarding Yemen. The agreement involves Abu Dhabi resuming its support for Yemeni forces fighting the Houthis, in exchange for Riyadh providing aerial cover for military operations. This comes after months of tension between the two countries. The understanding includes refinancing UAE-backed forces, including the Giants Brigades, which had previously received support from the UAE, with Saudi Arabia taking charge of providing aerial support against the Houthis. This move occurs amid escalating Gulf fears over the Houthis' military advances, especially following missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The newspaper also discusses the Southern Transitional Council’s demands for a referendum on southern Yemen’s independence, though no official positions have been announced yet. The agreement aims to bridge the differences between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi and address the rising threat posed by the Houthis, amid ongoing military developments in Yemen and expectations of increased UAE military support and its potential shifts.
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