Algeria severs diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates

Algeria has broken diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, citing repeated hostile actions from the UAE. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that all efforts to maintain bilateral relations had failed, leading to the decision. The UAE ambassador has been given 48 hours to leave Algeria. This diplomatic rift is rooted in differing positions on regional issues, including the Western Sahara conflict and relations with Israel.

Algeria severs diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates
Published Sep 10, 2026