Saudi and UAE showcase public display of unity after months of strained relations

Saudi and UAE showcase public display of unity after months of strained relations Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 18:36 Despite very public rifts, officials from both countries put out simultaneous statements on social media highlighting their close relationship This handout picture shows Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bidding farewell to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, on 5 September 2025 (Abdullah al-Bedwawi/UAE Presiden