Increasing tension between Saudi and UAE? Know Pakistan’s new pocket politics in this big war

News India Live, Digital Desk: Understanding the politics of the Gulf countries (Middle East) often feels like a game of chess, where one move can turn the tables. The recent attack on a port in Yemen not only put regional security at risk, but also exposed the equations between old friends. In this entire incident, the most talked about statement is the statement of Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, which he has given in support of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

What is the matter?

There is an atmosphere of tension in the Gulf countries after the attack on the port of Yemen. In such a situation, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif immediately called the Saudi Crown Prince and assured him of ‘complete solidarity’. Although the friendship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is decades old, but this time this support is in the news because it is a reflection of the subtle differences between Saudi and United Arab Emirates (UAE), which are being felt on the international stage for some time.

Shahbaz Sharif’s stance and diplomacy

Pakistan is currently going through a very difficult phase economically and for it Saudi Arabia has been like an ‘elder brother’ and ‘financial troubleshooter’. When Shehbaz Sharif talks about standing with the Saudi Prince, he is not only sharing security concerns but also indicating which side Pakistan is more inclined to take in the complex politics of the Gulf.

This open support of Pakistan regarding Saudi’s response and security after the Yemen port strike has come amidst reports in which it was being said that there is some difference in the strategic paths of UAE and Saudi.

Why is this time important?

Today i.e. at the beginning of the year 2026, when the whole world is worried about oil prices and the security of trade routes, any kind of imbalance in the Gulf directly impacts Asian countries. Pakistan has made its position clear on this occasion. This is being considered a bold step in diplomatic circles as Pakistan often has to struggle to balance between Saudi and UAE.