The country has been accused of backing local militias and separatist groups that have sought to gain more autonomy or independence from the central government.

Some critics have accused the UAE of using these groups to further its own interests in the region, rather than working towards a broader peace and stability in Yemen.

[4][5] Yemen then started to fire rockets and drones at Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Jordan and Egypt.

Sheikh Моhamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan sought Mattis's assistance as a military advisor during the Yemen war.

Despite this lack of transparency, Mattis maintained a strong relationship with the UАЕ, highlighted by a speech he delivered in Аbu Dhаbi.