In the recent period, the UAE has become a powerful force seeking to play an influential role not only in the Gulf region, but also in the Middle East and Africa through economic, political and military prominence.
Somalia is one of the region's most sought after countries in the region, but faces severe difficulties in the country.
Tension between the UAE and Somalia has escalated this month after Mogadishu authorities seized $ 9 million and $ 600,000 at Mogadishu's international airport. The Abu Dhabi embassy there said it was meant to pay Somali troops for training.
