Diplomatic leaks: UAE disappointed with Saudi policies

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) is working on breaking apart Saudi Arabia, leaked paperwork received by Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar revealed.

Al Akhbar acknowledged that the leaked paperwork contained secret diplomatic briefings sent by UAE and Jordanian ambassadors in Beirut to their respective governments.

One of the paperwork, issued on September 20, 2017, disclosed the effects of a gathering between Jordan’s ambassador to Lebanon Nabil Masarwa and his Kuwaiti counterpart Abdel-Al al-Qenaie.

« The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed is working on breaking apart the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, » the Jordanian envoy quoted the Kuwait ambassador as pronouncing.

A 2nd doc, issued on September 28, 2017, displays assembly minutes between the Jordanian ambassador and his UAE counterpart Hamad bin Saeed al-Shamsi.

The doc acknowledged the Jordanian ambassador instructed his government that UAE believes that « Saudi policies are failing both domestically and out of the country, severely in Lebanon« .

« The UAE is disappointed with Saudi policies, » the Jordanian envoy acknowledged.

The Qatar vote

Per the leaks, UAE ambassador claims that Lebanon voted for Qatar’s Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kawari in his suppose to change into head of UNESCO in October 2017. 

« [Lebanese Prime Minister Saad] Hariri knew Lebanon used to be vote casting for Qatar, » the UAE ambassador acknowledged in a cable sent to his government on October 18, 2017.

In November final year, Hariri announced his shock resignation from the Saudi capital Riyadh.

He later deferred his decision, blaming Iran and its Lebanese ally in Lebanon, Hezbollah, for his initial resignation. He additionally acknowledged he feared an assassination strive.

Officials in Lebanon alleged that Hariri used to be held hostage by Saudi authorities, an allegation Hariri denied in his first public direct following his resignation speech.