The United Arab Emirates is a small Persian Gulf State but its a rising power in the region.
The UAEs Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has now said that the Emiratis are ready to take up a bigger regional security role.
Anwar Gargash says his country can no longer rely on the United States andBritain for support and operations in the region.
The remarks come as some signs are emerging in the United Statesthat America may cut back its involvements in the Yemen war.