"The UAE does not see Egypt as a major player in the region"

Sisi, MBZ and the quest for regional hegemony

I interviewed Dr. Mira Al Hussein, a sociologist from the United Arab Emirates. She is a Research Fellow at the Alwaleed bin Talal Centre, the University of Edinburgh.

Why did the UAE support Sisi’s 2013 coup?

The UAE’s support for a military coup and a military regime in Egypt is almost natural and expected. The UAE is led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (M…