Bahrain, Egypt mediating UAE- Saudi rift

BAHRAIN and Egypt are attempting to mend ties between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, two sources said, weeks into a diplomatic rift between the Gulf heavyweights.

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Saudi Arabia and the UAE had a public falling-out in December when the kingdom accused its neighbour of threatening its national security by supporting Yemeni separatists who orchestrated a brief land grab.

A source close to the Saudi government insisted there was “no need for mediation” because direct channels are open between the two countries.

Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have had no high-level diplomatic contact since the last week of December, several sources said.