The UAE Ministry of Defense announced the completion of the withdrawal of troops from Yemen.

The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates has announced the completion of the withdrawal of its troops from Yemen. This was reported on January 2 by the Emirates News Agency, citing a message from the Ministry of Defense of the state.

"The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates has announced the completion of the return of all units of the UAE Armed Forces from the Republic of Yemen as part of the announced decision to complete the remaining tasks of counter—terrorism groups," the publication says.

Saudi Arabia is attacking Yemen. What you need to know

The announcement of a military operation in Yemen by the Saudi-led coalition became known on December 30, 2025. This happened after the UAE ships docked at the port of the republic without approval. Later, the Yemeni authorities announced the introduction of a state of emergency on the territory of their state for a period of 90 days, and also demanded that the UAE withdraw all forces from their country within 24 hours.

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