
The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the UAE is undergoing a shift from a hierarchical partnership to one of parallel ambition, marked by a cooling of their previous close ties. While not a rupture, this evolution reflects increasing competition for regional influence between the two rapidly developing powers. The UAE's accelerated growth in finance, logistics, and technology has altered the long-standing dynamic where Saudi Arabia held a dominant position.
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