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A Yemeni expert close to U.S. intelligence circles has reported leaks regarding the unofficial dismissal of the Presidential Council loyal to the Saudi-led coalition in Aden, in a surprising move that suggests the collapse of the Saudi-Emirati alliance in managing the Yemeni file.
The expert, Munir al-Ma’ari, posted on his social media accounts that rumors about the dismantling of the Presidential Council are escalating, noting that the fate of its members remains unclear, whether they will resign or be removed, especially after Saudi Arabia withdrew their luxurious accommodations, ending their stay at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh. This forced them to either move to the UAE or relocate to ordinary housing, signaling an “end to financial and political support.”
Informed sources revealed that the head of the Presidential Council, Rashad al-Alimi, was placed under an unofficial house arrest, with a total absence from any public appearances or official statements.
The sources confirmed a complete breakdown in the council’s work, with its members, particularly from the “Southern Transitional Council,” returning to exercising their powers individually. This reflects deepening divisions within the alliance and escalating power struggles among its components.
This move comes amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the management of the Yemeni file, especially with the growing influence of the Emirati-backed Southern Transitional Council in Aden, contrasted with a retreat in Saudi direct involvement. This shift may explain the recent measures as “mutual pressure” to restructure the alliances.
The leaks suggest that Aden is no longer the “temporary capital” of the coalition, but has become a battleground for settling scores between its backers. The dismantling of the Presidential Council is seen as a step toward restructuring the scene in favor of regional powers, without meaningful Yemeni participation, deepening the crisis of what is described as political legitimacy in areas controlled by the coalition.
