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Algeria and the UAE have maintained formal diplomatic relations since 1976, but have shown conflicting positions on regional issues over the years, particularly on the Western Sahara conflict and the normalization of relations with Israel.
Algeria declared severance of diplomatic relations with the Middle East United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the 10th (local time) after a diplomatic conflict that has erupted in recent years.
According to AFP, the Algerian government issued an official statement on this day, accusing the UAE of "provocative and hostile acts" and saying that it had tried all possible measures to maintain relations between the two countries, but ultimately decided to sever ties.
Algeria did not disclose a clear reason, but foreign media, including Reuters, analyzed that the two countries have had conflicting positions on regional issues for several years and that it appears to be because they feel that the UAE is interfering in their internal affairs.
Algeria has opposed normalization of relations with Israel, but the UAE established diplomatic relations with Israel in 2020 under the 'Abraham Accords' mediated by the United States.
The two countries also have contrasting positions on the Western Sahara conflict, which has continued for decades.
The UAE supports Morocco's claims to sovereignty over the region, while Algeria supports the Polisario Front, which seeks independence for Western Sahara.
“Algeria views the UAE’s involvement in North African and Sahelian affairs as an indirect threat to Algerian security,” said Geoff Porter of the North Africa Risk Consulting Group.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Teboune has also consistently criticized the UAE for interfering in Algeria's internal affairs and harming regional stability.
Algeria summoned the UAE ambassador and announced that he would be given 48 hours to implement the decision to cut ties.
Algeria then declared that it would block civilian and military aircraft registered in the UAE from entering its airspace.
Algeria's Ministry of Defense stated that the airspace closure will take effect on the 11th, and that exceptions will be made for commercial flights to operate until the end of the year.
In relation to this, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its reserved position through X, saying, "We hope that this decision will be temporary so that we can maintain friendly relations between the two countries."
Algeria has had formal diplomatic relations with the UAE since 1976.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Diplomatic relations between Algeria and the UAE are unlikely to be restored within months.
Likely · Within months
Tensions between Algeria and Morocco over the Western Sahara conflict will continue without a change in the UAE's position.
Possible · Within months

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