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Algeria severs diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates

Algeria has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, citing “provocative or hostile actions” by Abu Dhabi. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision on September 10, 2026, stating that all diplomatic avenues to preserve bilateral ties had been exhausted.

As part of the rupture, Algeria will close its airspace to all UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft starting at midnight on September 11, 2026. An exception has been made for commercial civilian flights operating to and from Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers, which are permitted to continue until the end of 2026 when existing contracts expire.

The UAE ambassador was formally notified of the decision and given 48 hours to comply. In response, the UAE Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the measure would be temporary, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining ties between the two peoples.

Tensions between the two nations have escalated due to long-standing disagreements over regional issues, including the Western Sahara dispute, security in the Sahel, and differing stances on normalization with Israel. Analysts suggest the rupture could significantly reconfigure strategic alliances in North Africa and the Middle East.

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Abdelmadjid Tebboune · Algeria · Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Anwar Gargash · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria · Morocco · Polisario Front · United Arab Emirates · Yousef Saif Khamis Subaa Al-Ali

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