Saudi Defense Minister visits UAE amid escalating tensions with Houthis

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in the United Arab Emirates for a visit with UAE ruler Mohammad bin Zayed, signaling a rapprochement between the two Gulf states. The visit comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. Prior to the current escalation, Saudi Arabia had expelled the UAE from Yemen with what was described as a harsh ultimatum.