Create account

Coverage dated September 28, 2026 to September 29, 2026

UAE’s Sheikh Mansour to visit Saudi Arabia amid strained ties

Headline from Al-Monitor

The two Gulf countries have been at odds over Yemen, where Saudi Arabia backs Yemen’s internationally recognized government, while the UAE has supported the separatist Southern Transitional Council.

Al-Monitor's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Read the reports

Reports & sources

2 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al-Monitor

    UAE’s Sheikh Mansour to visit Saudi Arabia amid strained ties (opens Al-Monitor)

    Published

    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The two Gulf countries have been at odds over Yemen, where Saudi Arabia backs Yemen’s internationally recognized government, while the UAE has supported the separatist Southern Transitional Council.

  2. Al-Monitor

    MBS hosts Sheikh Mansour as Saudi-UAE ties thaw: What to know (opens Al-Monitor)

    Published

    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The renewed outreach comes as Saudi Arabia faces mounting attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis.

UAE’s Sheikh Mansour to visit Saudi Arabia amid strained ties | Since Then