Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara in 2022. The pair have discussed Yemen developments on the phone. EPA

Turkey offers role in Yemen talks in call with Saudi Crown Prince

Egypt’s president and Saudi foreign minister affirm shared approach to resolving regional crises

Gulf

Gulf forces launch joint military exercise in Saudi Arabia

Gulf

Saudi Arabia signals easing in bond sales amid cautious approach to spending

Economy

Opec+ opts for caution as US takeover of Venezuela oil adds supply risks

Energy

Infighting among Yemen's anti-Houthi forces reaches Mukalla

MENA

UAE urges dialogue as Saudi Arabia declares readiness to host Yemeni talks

Gulf

Middle East IPOs to bounce back in 2026 after slump

Markets
Irtizaz is one of two films Ithra screened at the Red Sea Film Festival this year. Photo: Sara Balghonaim

How Ithra is helping shape the future of Saudi cinema beyond blockbusters

Film programme developer Feras Almusharria says it's important to cultivate movies rooted in Saudi society

Culture

Sudan heads into 2026 with shifting front lines and no end to war in sight

MENA

What has UAE’s role in Yemen really been since 2015?

MENA

Yemeni Presidential Council members denounce 'unilateral decisions' by chairman

MENA

UAE withdraws remaining counter-terrorism personnel from Yemen

Gulf

Yemen formally asks Saudi-led coalition to counter southern military movements

MENA

US 'concerned' by recent events in southern Yemen

MENA
The UAE ended its military presence within the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen in 2019 but retained some specialised teams as part of counter-terrorism efforts. UAE Presidential Court

UAE withdraws remaining counter-terrorism personnel from Yemen

Decision comes after Saudi Arabia struck armoured vehicles belonging to its forces in the southern port of Mukalla

Gulf

Yemen formally asks Saudi-led coalition to counter southern military movements

MENA

US 'concerned' by recent events in southern Yemen

MENA

UAE praises Saudi Arabia's efforts for security in Yemen

MENA

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