Gloves come off in Gulf as Trump’s closest Arab allies clash

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – For years, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates opted to resolve their disagreements and border disputes quietly, behind the scenes. Now it appears as if a dam has burst, with the consequences rippling across the region and beyond.

The rupture between the two powerful and oil-rich neighbours, both of which have cultivated vast global influence, has the potential to move markets and exacerbate wars.