Algeria severs diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates

On September 10, 2026, the Algerian government announced the severance of all diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). State television reported that the decision was finalized after the administration reached the conclusion that all diplomatic avenues to preserve bilateral relations had been exhausted. The move comes following years of persistent tensions between the two nations, characterized by Algeria’s frequent accusations against Abu Dhabi regarding alleged interference in its internal affairs and destabilization efforts across the region.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has frequently criticized the UAE, recently describing it in a televised interview as a minor state that exerts a negative influence on regional security. Tebboune further claimed that the presence of the UAE in various regional territories consistently leads to bloodshed, expressing a desire for the country to cease its regional interventions to prevent such outcomes on Algerian soil. The president suggested that a diplomatic break could have occurred much earlier, but was delayed due to Algeria's initial commitment to maintaining Arab unity.

As of current reporting, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not provided an immediate official response to the announcement from Algiers. No further diplomatic steps or specific timelines for the withdrawal of missions have been publicly disclosed by the Algerian authorities at this time.