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UAE ends its army presence in Yemen amid rising tensions
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it is concluding its military operations in Yemen, citing recent developments that could affect the safety and effectiveness of its counterterrorism missions.
In an official statement, the UAE Ministry of Defense said, “Given the recent developments and the potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism tasks, the Ministry of Defense announces the termination of the remaining counterterrorism teams in Yemen of its own free will, in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel, and in coordination with the concerned partners.”
The ministry highlighted that the UAE had been part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition since 2015, supporting legitimate governance in Yemen, assisting international counterterrorism efforts, and working to promote security and stability in the country. It noted that Emirati forces “made great sacrifices to achieve these goals.”
According to the statement, UAE forces had largely ended their military presence in Yemen in 2019 after completing designated missions within officially agreed frameworks. Since then, their involvement had been limited to specialized counterterrorism teams operating in coordination with international partners.
Abdulla Mohammed Butti Al Hamed, chairman of the UAE National Media Office, emphasized that Abu Dhabi’s decision was guided by strategic prudence rather than emotion. He underscored the close relationship with Saudi Arabia, saying, “What binds us to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia goes beyond geography and politics; it is blood intermingled on the battlefield, a history written in sacrifice, and a future we envision only together.”
Rejecting claims that the UAE fuels conflict in the region, he stated, “Those who confront terrorism, the Houthis, Al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood shoulder to shoulder with their brothers cannot simultaneously be the ones who ignite a conflict that threatens those brothers’ borders.” He added that such allegations “do not align with the realities on the ground.”
In an official statement, the UAE Ministry of Defense said, “Given the recent developments and the potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism tasks, the Ministry of Defense announces the termination of the remaining counterterrorism teams in Yemen of its own free will, in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel, and in coordination with the concerned partners.”
The ministry highlighted that the UAE had been part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition since 2015, supporting legitimate governance in Yemen, assisting international counterterrorism efforts, and working to promote security and stability in the country. It noted that Emirati forces “made great sacrifices to achieve these goals.”
According to the statement, UAE forces had largely ended their military presence in Yemen in 2019 after completing designated missions within officially agreed frameworks. Since then, their involvement had been limited to specialized counterterrorism teams operating in coordination with international partners.
Abdulla Mohammed Butti Al Hamed, chairman of the UAE National Media Office, emphasized that Abu Dhabi’s decision was guided by strategic prudence rather than emotion. He underscored the close relationship with Saudi Arabia, saying, “What binds us to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia goes beyond geography and politics; it is blood intermingled on the battlefield, a history written in sacrifice, and a future we envision only together.”
Rejecting claims that the UAE fuels conflict in the region, he stated, “Those who confront terrorism, the Houthis, Al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood shoulder to shoulder with their brothers cannot simultaneously be the ones who ignite a conflict that threatens those brothers’ borders.” He added that such allegations “do not align with the realities on the ground.”
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