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In this video we’re going to explain why Saudi Arabia appears to have the upper hand in the regional rivalry with the UAE, and where it might go next.
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Previous TLDR video on Saudi-Emirati rivalry:
https://youtu.be/2d1EhTRhebU
TLDR video on Israel’s recognition of Somaliland:
https://youtu.be/KigVOyFKbDI
Oman’s role in Saudi strikes on STC:
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-oman-went-mediator-silent-saudi-partner-yemen-fight
Somalia annuls deals with UAE:
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/somalia-annuls-all-agreements-with-uae-including-port-deals-2026-01-12/
Egyptian presidency statement on alignment with Saudi Arabia:
https://www.presidency.eg/EN/%D9%82%D8%B3%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D8%A6%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9/news512026-1/
Pakistan nearing weapons deal with Sudan:
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/pakistan-nears-15-billion-deal-supply-weapons-jets-sudan-sources-say-2026-01-09/
Marc Lynch on Saudi-Emirati feud:
https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/08/saudi-arabia-uae-dispute-yemen-sudan/
How Israel sparked Saudi-Pakistan defence pact:
https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/from-doha-to-riyadh-how-israels-strike-sparked-the-saudi-pakistan-defense-pact/
Turkey seeking membership of Saudi-Pakistan pact:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-09/turkey-said-to-seek-membership-of-saudi-pakistan-defense-pact
Washington could be next battlefield for rivalry:
https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/saudi-uae-split-yemen/
https://theconversation.com/saudi-uae-bust-up-over-yemen-was-only-a-matter-of-time-and-reflects-wider-rift-over-vision-for-the-region-273083
