Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 29, 2026. (Credit: Bandar Algaloud/Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
After months of tensions, growing regional instability could push Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates toward reconciliation.On Tuesday, UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Saudi Arabia on what was described as a “brotherly” visit. He met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and, most notably, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.“The visit is highly significant, because it marks the first meeting at this level of seniority between the two countries in many years,” said Hussein Ibish, a researcher at the Arab Gulf States Institute. “It must count as a significant or potentially significant step toward reconciliation.” Meanwhile... After hijacking fears, Dubai-Tel Aviv flight that sent distress signals lands in Saudi Arabia That does not mean, however, that Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have resolved...
After months of tensions, growing regional instability could push Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates toward reconciliation.On Tuesday, UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Saudi Arabia on what was described as a “brotherly” visit. He met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and, most notably, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.“The visit is highly significant, because it marks the first meeting at this level of seniority between the two countries in many years,” said Hussein Ibish, a researcher at the Arab Gulf States Institute. “It must count as a significant or potentially significant step toward reconciliation.” Meanwhile... After hijacking fears, Dubai-Tel Aviv flight that sent distress signals lands in Saudi Arabia That does not mean, however, that Riyadh and Abu Dhabi...
