Souring UAE-Saudi relationsThe timing of the move coincides with deteriorating ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Amid changing geopolitical scenarios, the UAE seems to have taken a different route by finalising new defence agreements with India. Hence, Saudi seems to be moving closer to Pakistan while the UAE has pivoted towards its neighbour India. India, UAE move closerBesides, the UAE's relations with India seem to be rapidly going uphill. During the brief visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed UAE's Al Nahyan at the airport and the two reviewed the entire range of bilateral cooperation.

Source: dna January 26, 2026 11:36 UTC