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UAE Agrees with Saudi Arabia to Re-enter Yemen Conflict

The UAE has reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia to resume payments to Yemeni forces amid regional security concerns over recent Houthi advances.

October 18, 2026Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
UAE Agrees with Saudi Arabia to Re-enter Yemen Conflict

The United Arab Emirates has reached an understanding with Saudi Arabia to re-engage in the Yemen conflict by resuming financial support and backing for Yemeni ground forces, responding to alarm across Gulf states regarding recent territorial advances made by Houthi fighters.

The strategic alignment between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh marks a major coordinated security step across the Gulf Cooperation Council. According to reports, the decision comes as authorities across regional capitals move to reinforce joint defence perimeters following elevated threats along regional energy corridors and key civil transit hubs.

The renewed coordination signals closer cooperation between the two largest economies in the Arabian Peninsula. Both governments have emphasized preserving regional security and shielding critical maritime and civilian infrastructure from hostile disruptions across the wider Gulf theatre.

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