UAE Announces Full Military Withdrawal from Yemen, Urges UN Security Council to Pivot Toward Peace

The UAE has officially notified the UN Security Council of the completion of its military withdrawal from Yemen, marking the end of its military operations while reaffirming its unwavering solidarity with the Yemeni people. Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, highlighted the nation's key contributions over the past decade, including the liberation of Aden and Mukalla, and the defense of Marib against Houthi aggression and terrorist threats.

The UAE emphasized that its mission was achieved at a high cost, including the lives of its soldiers and facing direct Houthi attacks on UAE soil. Alongside military efforts, the UAE provided over $8 billion in humanitarian and developmental aid. Ambassador Abushahab urged the Council to stop merely "managing" the conflict and instead double down on efforts to resolve it, ensuring long-term security and sovereignty for Yemen.