UAE Shocks Muslim Nations; 'Silently Recognises' Somaliland | Accepts Passports, Blocks Visas

Name: UAE Shocks Muslim Nations; 'Silently Recognises' Somaliland | Accepts Passports, Blocks Visas
Uploaded: 02 Jan 2026, 12:01:04 PM
Duration: 13:37
Channel: TIMESOFINDIA.COM

8361 views | Jan 02, 2026, 12:01:04 PM | TOI.in

A quiet but significant geopolitical shift is unfolding in the Horn of Africa. After Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, evidence now suggests the United Arab Emirates has also quietly followed suit — without making any public announcement. Somaliland passports are now accepted on the UAE’s official visa platform, while travellers holding Somali passports are barred. At the same time, Abu Dhabi declined to join a joint Arab-Islamic statement condemning Israel’s move, setting itself apart from most of the region. With long-standing Emirati military and strategic interests in Somaliland, including a base in Berbera overlooking key Red Sea shipping lanes, analysts say silence may be the UAE’s chosen strategy — one that could reshape regional alliances and spark new diplomatic tensions.

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