UAE and Saudi Arabia mend rift, re-enter Yemen conflict as Houthis advance

The UAE has agreed to resume payments to southern Yemeni government forces, with Saudi Arabia providing air cover, marking the first tangible cooperation between the two Gulf rivals since their split over Yemen. This reversal comes as Houthi gains alarm Gulf states, signaling a potential shift in the balance of the conflict. The agreement's durability and impact on the ground remain uncertain, as past UAE-Saudi coordination has been strained.