YEMEN: WISDOM OVER NOISE IN TIMES OF REGIONAL CRISIS

Why the UAE's approach to Yemen reflects strategic restraint and foresight

- BY ABDULLA RASHEED | Abu Dhabi Editor

The UAE's wisdom is clearly reflected in the political and media discipline that accompanied the decision by the UAE leadership to withdraw from the Yemeni file. This discipline and stance do not represent a momentary or circumstantial position; rather, they convey multiple wise, rational, intelligent, and refined messages - deep in both timing and significance.

The UAE's calm, non-reactionary strategy in addressing the Yemen crisis is based on prioritising wisdom, prudence, intelligence, stability, political solutions, and counterterrorism. It reflects a shift from direct military engagement toward supporting political solutions and backing the efforts of allied parties, particularly Saudi Arabia, while emphasising the primacy of dialogue and mutual understanding among Yemeni brothers to establish sustainable security.

The UAE's approach to the Yemen crisis carries numerous implications and sends more than one clear, unambiguous message, underpinned by strategic vision and substance. It is grounded in rationality, continuous dialogue, political consensus, avoidance of populism, and resistance to media noise - especially the clamour and mob-like behaviour prevalent on social media. Political and military decisions are not crafted in the rooms of social media platforms.

The primary wise message

The foremost of these messages is the affirmation of the wisdom of the historic decision to withdraw our forces from Yemen in order to avoid a reckless and senseless confrontation with an ally. This reflects a mature reading of potential escalation paths and a prioritisation of regional stability over emotional reactions or stubbornness.