Reshuffling Gulf Orders - Riyadh and Abu Dhabi’s rift is one to watch in the world’s ‘hottest’ region

Jul 18

1 min read

By Tibor Harter

The protégé outgrowing the mentor and drifting into conflict sounds like the plot of a mafia film. Yet, the metaphor feels fitting for the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. What was once a pillar of regional coordination has evolved into an emerging power struggle. Since the mid-2010s, their relationship has shifted from tactical alignment to strategic competition for leadership in the Gulf and adjacent regions.

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