The kingdom views the prospect of peace on its southern border as “a more appealing goal” compared to joining any naval action after eight years of war with the rebel movement that drained Saudi coffers and helped drive Yemen into one of the world’s most acute humanitarian crises.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud wants to transform it into a business hub by 2030 and seeks to resolve conflicts and soothe tensions across the Middle East, including through a rapprochement with Iran, its regional rival.
