Earlier this month the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ordered the withdrawal of all Italian aircraft and personnel from its Al Minhad Air Force Base located on the outskirts of Dubai. The reasons given for the eviction notice is the displeasure at Italy’s decision to halt arms sales to the UAE. The halt in arms sales was due to the Italian government’s disapproval of the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The UAE is key member of a reginal coalition fighting Houthi rebels in that country. Italy claims that …
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