Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to review regional security developments and explore avenues for enhanced Gulf cooperation.
In a statement on the X platform, the Saudi defence minister confirmed that the two sides "affirmed the depth of the fraternal and historical relations between our two brotherly countries" and held detailed discussions on "developments in the regional situation and ways to enhance cooperation and joint Gulf action."
Prince Khalid also met UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The discussions addressed the critical importance of sustained bilateral coordination "on issues of mutual concern and ways to support efforts aimed at consolidating regional and international security and stability," the minister said.
Yemen conflict
The UAE's official state news agency WAM reported that both sides "exchanged views on regional developments with the aim of contributing to strengthening security and stability and achieving lasting peace in the region."
The diplomatic meetings take place against a backdrop of heightened instability across the wider Middle East, driven by the ongoing Us war on Iran and resumed fighting in Yemen.
In recent weeks, Yemen's Houthi militia have launched repeated attacks targeting Saudi civil aviation infrastructure, including airports, as well as critical energy installations.
Saudi Arabia has led an Arab military coalition in Yemen since March 2015 against the Houthi militia, who seized control of the capital, Sanaa, and several other northern provinces in September 2014.
The UAE, which officially withdrew its main combat forces from Yemen in 2020, announced in December 2025 that it would end its remaining military presence in the country.
