Yemen's UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced its dissolution following a failed land grab and subsequent Saudi-led coalition intervention. The announcement, made by a delegation in Riyadh, pledged commitment to Saudi-brokered efforts for a southern conference. However, STC officials based in the UAE dismissed the dissolution as made under duress, citing internal divisions and the detention of their delegation. This development highlights a rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE regarding their interests in Yemen.