Exclusive-Some UAE companies pull out of defence show in Saudi Arabia as tensions linger


DUBAI, Feb ‌6 (Reuters) - Some UAE companies ‌have pulled out of ‌a major defence show taking place in Saudi Arabia, two sources with ‍direct knowledge of ‍the matter ‌told Reuters, the latest sign that ‍a ​rift between the two Gulf oil ⁠powers is seeping into business interests.

The ‌World Defense Show is set ⁠to take ‍place in the Saudi capital of Riyadh from ‍February 8-12. It was ‌not immediately clear if all the UAE participants involved in the country pavilion had withdrawn.

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