Nayef’s rise up the Al-Saud pecking order adds to the complexity of Saudi relations with the UAE

Issue 861 - 26 Sep 2009 | 4 minute read

The elevation of Prince Nayef to second deputy premier has been closely observed in the UAE, where the veteran Saudi interior minister is regarded as being party to bilateral disputes since the foundation of the federation, writes Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi

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