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Saudi-UAE Rivalry Overshadows African Union Summit
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is overshadowing the African Union summit, as many African leaders aim to avoid...
The Trilateral Shift
On 15 January 2026, the Pakistani defense production minister confirmed that an agreement for a new trilateral defense deal between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and...
Saudi Wealth Fund to Unveil Revised Strategy
Saudi Arabia's $925 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to unveil a new five-year strategy this week, marking a significant change in Crown...
Saudi Arabia Uses Investment Package to Cement Influence in New Syria
Saudi Arabia has announced a significant investment plan for Syria, focusing on sectors like energy, aviation, real estate, and telecommunications. The investment fund, named...
Iran – A US Demurral is not Necessarily a De-escalation
Fear of a wider war is influencing Washington’s latest decision to forego an immediate attack on Iran—the UAE, Qatar, and the Saudis have been...
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Officials Accuse UAE of Secret Prisons
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On a Saudi-arranged media tour in Yemen, a senior official has publicly accused the United Arab Emirates of operating a secret prison at...
The Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Axis: A Draft for a New Regional Order
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have prepared a draft trilateral defense agreement after nearly a year of talks, according to Pakistan's defense production...
Yemen Separatist Leader’s Escape Deepens Saudi-UAE Rift
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), fled Yemen by boat before flying via Mogadishu...
Yemen Separatist Leader Flees, Riyadh Talks in Doubt
The leader of Yemen’s southern separatists, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, fled to an unknown location on Wednesday, skipping a flight to Riyadh for talks aimed at...
As Yemen Crisis Escalates, UAE Urges Immediate Restraint
The United Arab Emirates expressed deep concern about the escalating situation in Yemen, where Saudi-backed forces have taken control of areas previously held by...