The article notes that recent developments have demonstrated the growing interdependence of Gulf security, emphasizing that any attack on one Gulf state has direct implications for the security of the others. As a result, closer military and security coordination between Saudi Arabia and the UAE has become more important than ever. According to the author, the proposed strategy rests on three main pillars:* Strengthening integrated air and missile defense systems and expanding early-warning cooperation. * Enhancing intelligence sharing and broader security coordination between Gulf partners. It also concludes that closer Saudi-Emirati cooperation would strengthen the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) ability to protect critical energy infrastructure and secure international maritime trade routes.