The "New Normal" in Saudi-UAE Relations — Tying China In
The joint statement issued at the conclusion of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Abu Dhabi last December affirmed the two countries’ extensive and enduring friendship. Yet, the invocation of shared visions masks a complex and increasingly competitive relationship as Saudi Arabia and UAE push to diversify their economies and position themselves to profit from China’s growing capabilities and increasing involvement in the Gulf, wider Middle East, and East Africa.
Source: mei.edu
