The assertion, which was issued by the Ministry of Defence of UAE got here on reference to a previous assertion by the nation’s Foreign Affairs Ministry concerning the continued developments in Yemen.
In mild of the current developments in Yemen, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced on Tuesday that it’s terminating the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen in volition and in a fashion that ensures the security of its personnel and in coordination with the involved companions.
The assertion, which was issued by the Ministry of Defence of UAE got here on reference to a previous assertion by the nation’s Foreign Affairs Ministry concerning the continued developments in Yemen.
It mentioned, “This statement is issued with reference to the statement made on Tuesday, 30th December 2025, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates regarding the ongoing developments in the Republic of Yemen, and the facts it outlined concerning the presence of the UAE Armed Forces in Yemen within the framework of the Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy.”
The assertion added, “The Ministry of Defence affirms that the United Arab Emirates has participated as part of the Arab Coalition since 2015 in support of legitimacy in Yemen, in backing international efforts to combat terrorist organisations, and in pursuit of security and stability for the brotherly Yemeni people. The UAE has made great sacrifices in achieving these objectives. The Ministry of Defence notes that the UAE Armed Forces concluded their military presence in the Republic of Yemen in 2019 after completing the assigned missions within the agreed official frameworks. The remaining presence was limited to specialised personnel as part of counterterrorism efforts, in coordination with relevant international partners.”
It additional famous, “In light of recent developments and their potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism missions, the Ministry of Defence announces the termination of the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel and in coordination with the concerned partners. The Ministry of Defence affirms that this measure comes within the context of a comprehensive assessment of the requirements of the current phase, and in line with the commitments of the United Arab Emirates and its role in supporting security and stability in the region.”
As per Al Jazeera, the UAE mentioned it rejected accusations of assist for southern separatists (STC) and underlined its dedication to Saudi safety, however that it’ll withdraw its “counterterrorism” items in Yemen.
According to Al Jazeera, this comes after Rashad al-Alimi, who’s the pinnacle of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, cancelled a joint defence cope with the UAE, and referred to as for its forces to go away Yemen inside 24 hours.
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