Political expert Yasser Shamani says that after the UAE formed the transitional government in Yemen, it occupied parts of the Gulf of Aden. “The Saudis ordered them to leave the area which was rejected by Abu Dhabi.”
In our latest episode of “Bedoune Khatkhordegi”, we discussed the current discord between Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Yemen. Yasser Shamani had joined this discussion through a telephone call.
Yasser Shamani pointed out that during the first days of aggression these two stood beside each other. “To understand the reasons behind their differences, we must analyze the motives behind their aggression on Yemen. It’s a matter of fact that starting a war has its own political, social and economic consequences but The Saudis wanted to fortify their leadership on the Islamic and the Arab world.
Shamani emphasized that the concept of the Arab Army was also to reinforce Saudi Arabia’s command on the Arab countries. “They were in a dire need to have the UAE under their authority and during the first phase of the war, Abu Dhabi agreed to follow them. They entered to the conflict because they knew that the Gulf of Aden was transitioning into a global economic hub. As you may know, UAE’s economy is based on its position as an economic midpoint and a transit epicenter; therefore, if it loses its importance, it may not survive the changes happening across the world.”
He further said that Emirates was sure about the Gulf of Aden’s bright future, so wanted a bigger share of the pie. On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates wants a share in the leadership of the Arab world as well. So the conflict of interests started.
Recalling the timeline of events, he pointed out the time period when the Saudi and Emiratis split their ways in this war. “The Saudis were supporting Yemen’s ex-President while UAE formed a transitional government in areas under its occupation. After a few month Abu Dhabi agreed to operate under Saudi leadership.”
He further added that after the UAE formed the transitional government, they also occupied parts of the Gulf of Aden. “They were ordered to leave the area by the Saudis which was rejected by the Emirati forces and the indifferences intensified.”
Shamani emphasized on the fact that what’s happening in Yemen is not a civil war. “It seems that the conflict is coming to an end; We’re facing a transitional period where the world and the identity of its structure is changing; the faster it happens the earlier the war ends.”
