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The UAE said it welcomes Saudi Arabia's efforts in Yemen, a day after the kingdom said the STC's actions undermine stability. photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE praises Saudi Arabia's efforts for security in Yemen

UAE statement comes after Saudi Arabia said STC's military actions harm stability

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Saudi Arabia says military actions by STC harm stability of Yemen

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Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir in Riyadh. Photo: @kbsalsaud

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The World Trade Organisation headquarters in Geneva. Saudi Arabia holds the presidency of the WTO’s general council. Getty Images

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The UAE said it welcomes Saudi Arabia's efforts in Yemen, a day after the kingdom said the STC's actions undermine stability. photo: UAE Presidential Court

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